https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l en-us 2016-04-05 00:04:44 UTC 2023-02-09 12:12:16 UTC hello@padlet.com ansara_ali https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104026834 According to the OHRC, sexual harassment is engaging in a course of vexatious comments or conduct that is known or ought to be known unwelcome. Sexual harassment does not have to be sexual and can also mean that someone is bothering you because they think that you do not act, look, or dress in a way that a man(or boy) or woman(or girl) should.

More specifiadlly, in accordance to this course, sexual harassment is a violation of women's human rights and a prohibited form of violence against women in many countries. it also violates women's dignity and reinforces the idea of subordination of women to men in society.]]> 2016-04-05 00:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104026834 ansara_ali https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104027364 A woman in India dies 13 days after she was gang raped inside a bus. 5 were charged including the bus driver who refused to stop the bus and intervene. Her death was caused by the severity of her injuries. At one point, her intestines were removed because of a metal rod used to assault her. She suffered massive brain injuries, infections to her lungs and abdomen, as well as undergoing cardiac arrest.]]> 2016-04-05 00:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104027364 ansara_ali https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104027705 This image reinforces the concept that most of the law enforcement in India usually turns a blind eye either because they have been bribed to do so and because it is usually elusive to effectively deal with the issue at hand.]]> 2016-04-05 00:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104027705 ansara_ali https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104028238 In Egypt, sexual harassment is far too common. The article shares stories of women who have been sexually assaulted and the justice system failing to avenge their harassers. It was briefly explained that Egypt has a strong philosophy on paternalism where women are belittled and ignored. Statisitics have shown that 99% of women have been sexually harassed; 96.5% of which were physical and 95.5% were verbal.]]> 2016-04-05 00:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104028238 ansara_ali https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104028925 This video speaks about the many injustices women face on a daily basis in Egypt.]]> 2016-04-05 00:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104028925 ansara_ali https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104030731 A reporter tells her story of being sexually assaulted and raped in Eqypt. Her intention is to break the silence, not only for her but for women around the world to experience the same attacks.]]> 2016-04-05 00:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104030731 ansara_ali https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104032213 This article discloses the different types of violence women experience and why. It is explained that there are many cultural stereotypes that are still practiced in modern society; commonly called "machismo". Machismo is defined as an attitude, quality, or way of behaving that agrees with traditional ideas about men being strong and aggressive.]]> 2016-04-05 01:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104032213 ansara_ali https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104032638 The fact remains that in most countries, the injustice against women is prevalent. ]]> 2016-04-05 01:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104032638 ansara_ali https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104032800 Though women have come a long way in breaking the barriers between men and women, there is still much to be done. Women are still being discriminated in today's society are expected to follow certain typical gender roles.]]> 2016-04-05 01:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104032800 ansara_ali https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104033007 This image is very self-explanatory. This image shows the gender inequality between men and women. This picture was used in a campaign to show the barriers held against women. ]]> 2016-04-05 01:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104033007 ansara_ali https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104236345 This new Act has expressly recognized certain acts as offences which were dealt under related laws. These new offences like, acid attack, sexual harassment, voyeurism, stalking have been incorporated into the Indian Penal Code. This was the result from protesters who gathered to raise awareness on behalf of the woman who was raped on the bus in New Delhi as well as other women who are constantly assaulted in India.]]> 2016-04-05 20:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/104236345 ansara_ali https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/105461412 2016-04-13 02:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/105461412 ansara_ali https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/105480230 2016-04-13 06:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/105480230 ansara_ali https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/105482121 2016-04-13 06:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ansara_ali/w7ftpmly1a2l/wish/105482121