Leaving the house can be a depressing experience for most women. Women have to think about what they wear, what they carry out of the house and how they’ll interact with people they’ll meet so that they won’t be in physical danger. The reactions of women can vary depending on the culture that they come … Continue reading
I am a woman. I need to be able to walk on the street without having to endure catcalls from the fellas on the corner or random men walking down the street. I need to be able to not have to worry that if I don’t smile, nod, or reply to them, they might start … Continue reading
Woman stabbed, beaten in head with hammer : Kaieteur News. Why are these stories so common in the Caribbean? Is there something in our culture that makes it seem easy for men to attack, disfigure and murder women for real or perceived insults? I’m not saying that this is a phenomenon that is limited to … Continue reading
“Many men who harass women say their intent is to compliment them, but why do they usually not “compliment” women who are accompanied by other men and often only do it when a woman is alone? Why do they tend to object to other men “complimenting” their female significant other (if applicable), female friends, or … Continue reading
“Sexual harassment is so ingrained that we barely notice it, but when you start talking to women almost every one has a horrible story to tell: it’s time for society to stand up and put a stop to it.” via Four in 10 young women sexually harassed in public spaces, survey finds | Life and … Continue reading
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So I started this blog as part of my class and I hope that I will continue to use it during my journalistic career. I’m going to try to find out what social issues I want to write about and share them in this space. I hope that everyone who follows me will come along … Continue reading
This is the first ever article I wrote for the Trinidad Guardian, back when I was an intern. I’m very grateful to Carol Quash for giving me the opportunity to be published, since I was still very wet behind the ears. The picture below is a screen cap of the article as it appeared in … Continue reading
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