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For class I chose a blog about feminism called, “Capacity-Building Training in Sanganer, Rajasthan”, by Sarojini Sapru.
I felt a connection to this blog because I come from a Lebanese culture that puts woman in gender segregated roles. My culture prides itself on woman being care givers and tending to their husband/house. My culture does not prioritize education or establishing a career for females. Indian woman tend to deal with similar struggles.
In this blog, it talks about a water crisis and how woman are being trained and implemented into helping the community. Traditionally men have leadership positions and the only say. Yet, in this dynamic, the community is relying on the woman that CREATED that very community. Since they will be the trained professionals, this also gives them a voice. Along with this, woman can now feel needed outside of their houses and can be more independent. The program also has self help resources and education about gender and climate change.
Although this will not make a MAJOR change in the country, it will in the lives of these young woman. I think the concept is something that can be implemented in the Arab culture; which is outdated. Woman are more than what patriarchal societies believe. But, I also do not feel water would be the right task to transfer into Lebanon. Maybe a different alternative may have to be brainstormed.
If you feel like you want to indulge more into Sapru’s blog, the link is: https://gendermatters.in/2020/01/capacity-building-training-in-sanganer-rajasthan/ .
From the comfort of my throne (my bed),
Princess Joelle
You state that this will not make a Major change in the country, but I would have to disagree. I would say this is the first step into getting women into important and needed roles outside of the house hold. The fact that it also provided resources outside of water training that teaches about climate change and self help shows that these are the beginnings of a possible movement into a direction of women rights and equality.
I like how you brought up your cultural background in order to open up your blog. It provides us with a better understanding of certain issues happening in other countries and cultures. During the discussion of feminism, a lot of people forget that women in other countries have their own oppressive ordeals which they are trying to overcome. I enjoyed that fact that you saw some positivity in the negative situation which women in Africa are facing. Although them being forced to complete the manual labor for the community, this also provides them with the skills to care for themselves, which the men in the community lack. Being able to provide the community with necessities such as water, is a great achievement which apparently only women gain. Like you, I liked this website and the information it provides. When I was writing a research paper last year, I used this website and felt that it provided readers with useful tips. I also would like to acknowledge that WHO has done a great deal to help women in less fortunate areas of the world. I liked the fact that you decided to provide some criticism/advice to how they could improve their assistance.