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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 I think the concept is something that can be implemented in the Arab culture; which is outdated.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
