Like many other fields, sports is a field where women are severely under-represented. The reasons for that range from societal prejudices to lack of any real opportunity. However, on the positive side, there has been an increase in organisations promoting women's participation in sports, and I'm proud to inform that Assist—one of my initiatives—is one … Continue reading Hoops Creating Hope assists girls’ representation in sports
Category: Feminism
#MeToo: A resounding win over chauvinistic oppression
As of late, the internet has been buzzing with women from around the world sharing personal accounts of sexual harassment under a common uniting hashtag '#MeToo'. The flurry of shocking revelations has hit the mainstream world like an earthquake, victimising many powerful men in its wake. Born out of the Weinstein Effect, the use of … Continue reading #MeToo: A resounding win over chauvinistic oppression