Thursday, July 24, 2008

teenage hawking

When i see young girls hawk when they are supposed to be in class in the name of fending for the family (no thanks to poverty) i feel sad for the future of women. The future is being threatened.women are the most disadvantaged especially in many parts of Africa. They hardly have a say and most times becuase of our culture, they keep quiet when they are to speak about burning issues affecting them negatively;behold like Fela's song of old- 'suffering and smilling'.
Our girls should be allowed to be educated.we are the future of this world.when you educate a woman, most of the world's problem is solved.

let's share views on this. Thanks

3 comments:

The Activist said...

Speak up women. Your time is now. I love what u r doing. All the best mi-lady

onydchic said...

Have this thought almost everyday. When i see so many situations where women are told to shut up and deal with it, it makes me sooo mad. Women aren't animals, they're human beings, just because the order of time has put us as secondary, doesn't mean they shouldn't be granted rights. Not so?

Keep it comin'.

Anonymous said...

WOW! I completely agree with you. Women are the future, change really starts with the woman. However the question is How do we change the current situation? What are the sorts of programs that can be developed to help African Women. I am writing a paper on this issue for a class I am taking and will love your input since you are working in the field.