"Women in Africa: Cultural Practices and Activism"
session I, 107 cook hall
6:30 - 9:00 pm,
Nov 20th, 2002
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Session Sponsor:
Ms. Phelele
Tengeni Session
Chairperson: Dr.
Lorraine Marais
Session I Introduction
Dr. Joseph Flory (Update: Now retired)
(click on any name above for images from session I)
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| A.
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, 107 Cook Hall |
1.
"The role of political parties and NGOs in the advancement
of human rights for women in South Africa"
by Karen Jovel
Summary:
Abstract: In spite of human rights guarantees in the Constitution
of the Republic of South Africa, there continue to be violations
of human rights in that country. In this paper I explore the policies
of top national political parties in aiding and processing current
legal cases pertaining to violations of human rights involving women
in South Africa. I also examine the role played by NGOs in promoting
human rights.
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"The glass ceiling that African women face" by Lauren
E. Travis
Summary:
As women become increasingly competitive in developed nations' societies,
perhaps it is time to focus on women in third-world countries and
their roles in such aspects of society as the economy, corporate
business, and politics. As women in developed nations seem to hit
a "glass ceiling" as they advance
through a male-dominated society, women in developing nations are
fighting their own battles to gain the same rights. My paper will
discuss the eminent "glass ceiling" that faces women in
developing nations (particularly those in Africa), and how their
struggles are closely linked to those of women all over the world.
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A history of women's suffrage in Africa by Amber Quade
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8:00 pm - 9:00 pm, 107 Cook Hall |
1.
"Women living under Islamic laws: Algerian women and their
struggles.” by Loubna Rais
Summary:
 Not
only are Algerian women facing enormous religious social and political
barriers to realize the goals of eliminating all forms of discrimination
and the full exercise and enjoyment of natural human rights on a
basis of equality, but these women also are facing the rise of a
politicized and religious fundamentalism which makes women the principal
targets of violence and oppression, war crimes and crimes against
humanity.
The FIS and The GIA are examples of those Islamic Armed groups,
that controlled the country at one point or another and who encouraged
discrimination and gender-apartheid through both legal means and
force. For example, they dictated the division schools ( some are
all girls and some all boys), men and women on buses, and in some
workplaces… these fundamentalists systematically attacked
civilians as method of war, in particular women who deviated from
their religiously prescribed roles. I intent to cover the main issues
and struggles of these women, and provide a sufficiently accurate
and knowledgeable coverage of historical, social, religious and
cultural background of the setting in which those atrocities and
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Female genital mutilation: Medical concerns by Amanda Clark
Summary:
This
presentation will focus on the issue of Female Genital Mutilation
(FGM). Topics to be discussed will include what is FGM, why is it
practiced, the medical complication associated with FGM, and the
steps being taken to stop FGM. The main focus, however, will be
the medical complications associated with
FGM and the need for education so that women and men will understand
the dangers of this practice.
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"Female genital mutilation in Senegal: the cultural dimension"
by Theanette G. Labyzon
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