Women in Stem; What’s the Big Deal?
Maria is a successful businesswoman from Mexico who had always wanted to gain education and pursue a career in any of the science related fields, but never had the opportunity because her late father believed that a woman’s role is limited to the home. However, Maria vowed to ensure that her daughters must live up to this dream. But one day, she asked her 9-year-old daughter what she wanted to become when she grows up, and she quickly answered that she wants to be a writer or a teacher. She then asked her 7-year-old son the same question, and he proudly said that he wants to be a scientist or an engineer. These answers made a whole lot of sense considering that her daughter loves reading books and taking care of her American Girl doll while her son enjoys looking up science experiments and making Coke bottles explode with Mentos.…
The Role of Men in Improving Maternal Health
There has been a lot of attention on women’s maternal health, not least because of the MDG targets, and this has continued with the…
“We have chosen the path to equality”
We’ve chosen the path to equality; please don’t let them turn us around. By – Geraldine Ferraro, the first female vice presidential candidate in…
Apologize and Let the Pride Slide
By Splendor Eloke Young As parents or guardians, we must work within the consciousness that children also have the tendency to get hurt by…
Tsitsi Masiyiwa – Going Beyond Common Achievements
Contributing our quotas to making impact in the lives of others, and making a positive mark in the society is very important because it…
Can You Reverse A Medical Condition?
By Dr. Wayne Andersen The practice of medicine is slowly evolving to address the role that habit and lifestyle play in patient health, but…
She Is Already Intimate With Him – What Should I Do?
Physical intimacy remains a tricky issue to discuss when you have a teenage daughter. Most times, parents and guardians wait until something prompts them…
CARBOHYDRATES – Too much is Bad, too little is not enough!
When getting your meal ready for either breakfast, lunch or dinner, we are always so excited to dish the food and sit down to…
Nisreen and Nermeen Abu Dail – The Sisters of Sculpture Embroidery
Usually, when embroidery is mentioned, we think of the different fabrics that are usable and the intricate designs that go on these fabrics to…
Women Entrepreneurs are Still Faced with Undercapitalization and Gender Bias
“I think you should focus on your role as a wife and mother.” Those were the words Beatrice received from a bank manager while…
Trio of Strong Women Now At Helm of Affairs at the Nelson Mandela University
Nelson Mandela University (NMU) recently celebrated the inauguration of Professor Sibongile Muthwa as vice-chancellor and Dr. Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi as chancellor. They join NMU chair…
I never dreamed about success – I worked for it
“I didn’t get here by dreaming or thinking about it. I got here by doing it.”- Estee Lauder, Founder of Estee Lauder Cosmetics
