Cultural and religious beliefs significantly impact women's rights and freedoms globally. Here are key points illustrating these influences: Legal Restrictions: In some countries, cultural and religious norms shape laws that restrict women's rights, such as limitations on voting, driving, or owningRead more
Cultural and religious beliefs significantly impact women’s rights and freedoms globally. Here are key points illustrating these influences:
- Legal Restrictions: In some countries, cultural and religious norms shape laws that restrict women’s rights, such as limitations on voting, driving, or owning property.
- Education Access: Cultural and religious beliefs can dictate whether girls receive an education. In some areas, traditional views prioritize boys’ education over girls’, limiting women’s future opportunities.
- Dress Codes: Religious and cultural norms often impose specific dress codes on women, affecting their freedom to choose how they present themselves in public.
- Marriage and Family Roles: In many cultures, women’s roles are traditionally seen as homemakers and caregivers. Early marriages and expectations to prioritize family over personal aspirations can restrict women’s independence.
- Workplace Equality: Cultural and religious attitudes can impact women’s participation in the workforce, with some societies discouraging or even prohibiting women from working outside the home.
- Reproductive Rights: Beliefs about women’s roles in family and society influence policies on contraception and abortion, affecting women’s control over their reproductive health.
- Violence and Protection: Cultural norms can normalize gender-based violence, and in some cases, religious laws offer inadequate protection for women against domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Understanding and addressing these cultural and religious influences is crucial in promoting gender equality and empowering women
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We live in the age of technical revolution accompanied by cyber reality. Because of COVID-19, the world went digital, ultimately forcing us to adapt to the digital age. The ill-effects continue among all ages, especially children who remain glued to the screens hampering their physical & socialRead more
We live in the age of technical revolution accompanied by cyber reality. Because of COVID-19, the world went digital, ultimately forcing us to adapt to the digital age. The ill-effects continue among all ages, especially children who remain glued to the screens hampering their physical & social development.
Parents & educators are main agents of socialization, thus, their involvement in maintaining balance is crucial, like:-
Limiting screen time: This includes keeping devices away & allowing access for a short time.
Enrolling in physical education courses: Martial arts, sports, dance, yoga & physical activities must be promoted.
Child lock & age restrictions: This applies to parents & relatives to lock away devices and age inappropriate content.
Classroom courses: Children should be sent for on-site/ classroom learning.
Encouraging family time and trips: Parents must spend time with children outdoors for games, picnics & trips. Teachers should take them for nature exploration & study tours.
Active peer group and playdates: Children learn quickly with their peers. So, play dates should be in tech-free zones & nature.
Imbalance between the real world and virtual world is a rising cause of obesity, insomnia & cognitive inflexibility among the young. Hence, striking a balance between the two would improve children’s quality of life & learning.
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