Why is My Topic Important?

How Did I Do It?

What is an Islamic State?

What are Shari'ah Laws?

What Countries Endorse These Laws? 

Example of Laws

To Conclude

Rondo Normandy (Impostor)

Rondo Normandy!

A feminist man as sweet as candy!

As passive and peaceful as Gandhi!

Although serious, he's as smooth as brandy!

He loves women on the news team he thinks they're handy!

And when it's time to say goodbye he says "bye San Diego, stay classy!"

Short Composition

For my challenge I was presented with the argument that equality would cause a problem rather than a solution because men and women relied on each other's differences to complement each other. I responded with three arguments, the first being that the social standard of a gender was defined thousands of years ago and it is wrongful to still believe that those archaic ideals are the correct ones. My second argument was loosely based on the movie that was assigned to me, which was "The Ugly Truth". My argument was that society takes these established gender standards and manifests them in the shape of stereotypes. These are then used to tell people how a "man" or a "woman" should behave.

As a result, people are brainwashed into believing men should be violent and reckless while women have to be passive and submissive. Both being completely unrealistic and incorrect, because we should be free to choose how we want to behave. Which brings me to my final argument which is how we don't need to rely on each other's differences because these differences don't exist! These differences are the result of gender stereotypes that have been fed to humans for generations. I believe that both men and women are fully capable of taking care of themselves without the need of the opposite sex, as both can do the same tasks with equal efficiency.

( http://m.imdb.com/title/tt1142988/plotsummary?ref_=m_tt_ov_pl)

Feminist Majority Foundation ( FMF )

In the U.S, one of the most commonly known feminist organization is the Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF). Founded in 1987, the FMF's main goal is to achieve women's equality, promote reproductive health and end violence. For 27 years the FMF has helped empower women economically, socially and politically through peaceful means. These means are what they call "research and action".

Their research and action program focuses on advancing legal, social, and political equality of women with men. They do this by participating in leadership training, development programs, among other things. This foundation has helped women develop on a global scale and is currently growing. With the help of thr FMF who educates and promotes the equality of women on a global scale we're one step closer to achieving equality.

Videos, Music and Articles

Emma Watson to men: Gender equality is your issue…: http://youtu.be/5YQPLepzCYU

Famous movie actress Emma Watson gives a speech directed to men about gender equality. During her speech she mentions the differences between women and their male peers and her feminist campaign. She also gives an accurate definition of what feminism really means.

EBRD - Gender Equality Works: http://youtu.be/misYmpr925o

This video briefly shows us the benefits of gender equality in the workplace. In addition, how it can help improve the business.

Gender Equality: http://youtu.be/j85fGU3PeeY

Here we are given a brief explanation of how women should have equality in education and how it can help the economy. We're shown statistics, charts and facts to back these statements.
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"Run the World" by Beyoncé

https://youtu.be/VBmMU_iwe6U

"Flawless" by Beyoncé ft. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

http://youtu.be/IyuUWOnS9BY

"So What" by Pink

https://youtu.be/FJfFZqTlWrQ
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"7 reasons why 2014 was a great year for feminism"
http://www.feminist.com/resources/artspeech/genwom/7reasons.html

This article talks to us about some of the feminist milestones that were accomplished last year.

"Women of the World"
http://www.feminist.com/resources/artspeech/genwom/marie.html

With this article we are shown how the lack of women in political leadership is one of the main problems with all the trouble that is happening around the world. We are also presented with "The White House Project" which is a non-profit organization, founded by Marie C. Wilson, who's main goal is to promote political leadership among women.

"Black Girl Lessons"
http://www.feminist.com/resources/artspeech/genwom/blackgirllessons.html

Much rather than just gender discrimination, this article talks about racial discrimination. Jamia Wilson tells us her experiences and how women in the media have been targets of racial discrimination in most recent years.

BREAK FREE FROM STEREOTYPES

Letter to my highschool teacher

Dear Prof. Lucena;

 

I hope that you're doing well. My name is Kevin Sánchez as you may remember me I was a former student of yours in highschool. I am now currently studying Biology at the UPR in Cayey. I am currently contacting you to let you know about the gender inequality that we are facing here in Puerto Rico and all over the world. Knowing that you're a very influential teacher that has great communication with his students and coworkers, I believe that you can help spread the word to our youth and our educators.

Furthermore, I believe that our children and youth are constantly bombarded with sexist remarks and gender stereotypes. Both of these are very common products of today's media that surrounds all of us. I consider that I can make a change by helping break these stereotypes, but I can't do it all by myself.

 
Like I had mentioned before, with your help, along with more educators, we can help spread the word and make a change and bring down these archaic beliefs and step by step help make this a better place. Not just for us, but for the next generation and those to come.

I am very grateful for your attention and hope you consider this with all the seriousness it deserves.I hope you have a wonderful semester!

Sincerely, Kevin Sánchez

Student in UPR Cayey

Some friendly blogs!

1. Feministing (http://feministing.com/)
2. Feminist Majority Foundationn Blog (https://feminist.org/blog/)
3. The F Word (http://www.thefword.org.uk/blog/)
4. Room To Read (http://blog.roomtoread.org/room-to-read/gender-equality/)
5. Wiley (http://www.wileyiwdresearch.com/gender-equality-blog)
6. Engendring Equality (https://engenderingequality.wordpress.com/)
7. Male Feminists (https://engenderingequality.wordpress.com/)
8. Feminist Current (http://feministcurrent.com/)
9. XX Factor (http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor.html)
10. Equality Matters (http://equalitymatters.org/blog/)

5 Women's Rights Activists were detained in Beijing

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/03/14/world/asia/5-womens-rights-activists-are-formally-detained-in-beijing.html?referrer=&_r=0

Pilot

Since the beginning of civilization gender inequality has been a recurring problem we still face even now in modern times. Society must find a way to break free ir these made-up stereotyped and should allow our future generations to be free to choose who they want to be. In modern times, both sexes are oppressed by the gender that society labels them as. We have all heard the phrases "Real men don't cry!" and "Women belong in the kitchen", and since we all have, it means that it's time for a change.