First ladies demand rights

Article Abstract:

Women's levels of employment and education have improved worldwide since women's rights became an international issue in 1975 with the UN's first International Women's Conference, but progress has been slower than hoped. Poorer countries' economic structural adjustments and rising unemployment triggered by recession in industrial nations have affected women more than men. Increased civil and military strife in many regions have also adversely impacted the condition of women. Additionally, a backlash against policies designed to eradicate gender discrimination has led to a decline in women's equality.

International aspects, Women, Statistics, Women's rights, Working women, Sex discrimination against women, Education of women, Women's education

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The cultural biography of objects

Article Abstract:

This article presents a biographical approach to cultural objects, that of analyzing the way social interactions involving people and objects to create meaning. A Fijian necklace is used as an example of examining this approach.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Ethnology, Cultural anthropology, Material culture

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Out of the darkness

Article Abstract:

The story of a nighttime rape in Louisiana is presented. Upon hearing of the rape of his middle-aged sister, a brother admired her courage and remembered a tender childhood moment.

Personal narratives, Rape, Brothers and sisters

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