End Violence Against Women
Posted by Michelle Moquin on June 23rd, 2010
I got pretty involved in writing my comments on Monday in regards to women. I obviously feel pretty passionate about the plight of women. Although I enjoyed reading your comments, I was hoping to read more comments about some of the scenes from the Sex And The City II movie that I didn’t bring up, but perhaps a few of you who had more to add, just couldn’t get in.
No big deal, but because it is still on my mind, I just have to briefly touch on one more little thing that bothered me in that movie. I hope you don’t mind. It is a good lead into what I want to end with.
If you saw it, you would recall the scene where the girls are at the night club drinking and partying it up. Charlotte asks why the belly dancers got to wear skimpy clothing, meanwhile Miranda has been reminding the girls to cover up. She did this at the pool scene that I hinted at in my write the other day. Miranda answered Charlotte’s question telling her that it must be some “belly dancer/nightclub loophole.” Yeah a loophole alright…always a loophole when it benefits the boys.
Notice how men make the rules: It is okay that women can be uncovered, no burqa, and actually in skimpy clothing, when it is in an establishment that entertains men. Then it is perfectly fine to be sexy and revealing because it is a benefit to the men. But, when a muslim woman is out in public…oh no, you must be covered up, you must not be tempting to the men. That kind of behavior just irks me to no end.
You remember the Muslim Media Watch - I posted a write from there yesterday. I decided to check in and see if Fatemeh had any comments to say about the movie, and she did. In fact they had an open dialogue between a few girls, that I found quite interesting. I won’t get into it, but if you want to read their take on the flick, click here.
In regards to the nightclub scene though, Fatemeh said, that it was most likely human trafficking. Huh, that thought never even crossed my mind. Fatemah furthermore added: “Their karaoke rendition of ‘I Am Woman’ rings pretty hollow when you realize that a lot of the ‘single women’ in Emirati nightclubs are trafficked sex workers.”
So this brings me to the conclusion of my write:
End Violence Against Women
Sponsored by: Oxfam America
In her lifetime, approximately one in three women around the world will suffer violence simply because she is a woman. Sex trafficking, rape during times of war and domestic violence are destructive forces not just for women, but for entire communities. It’s time to change the equation.
This violence against women is a global health crisis and human rights violation that contributes directly to instability and insecurity throughout our world. The U.S. Congress has the power to speak out against this systemic violence against women, and rally support for innovative programs that decrease acts of violence.
Please ask Congress to make women’s safety an urgent priority. Strong leadership could mean the difference between life and death for a woman or girl.
Please sign the petition.
Readers: Thanks again for all you do for women.
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Will: As Kent said to Peter, ‘Be patient’. As the writer of this blog, I reserve the right to post the photos when I feel like posting the photos. :) Don’t fret, you will see more of the lovely Zen Lill.
General Info: Good post. Happiness is a state of mind, and one that can be changed. I can personally attest to that.
Anna: I believe there are always little gems that come out of the mud. This is a good example. Let’s hope there’s a little gem for the beings down under and soon. Hafa Adai.
Zen Lill: Nice. I like that idea. After all, it’s the men’s problem of their lack of self control. What’s shocking to me is the ‘stoning’. I can’t believe that this is a punishment that is around to this day. It is simply barbaric. And the brutal fact that women have no chance of escaping, while the men do is just unbearable.
Norman: If anyone in a position, such as General McChrystal, who is suppose to take orders from the President of the United States, can no longer take orders, then he should do the right thing: Step down from his position and offer to resign. He is no longer qualified for his position, nor competent.
Ruth: I hope that you hear from Anonz soon and that he is well.
Peace out.
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michelle
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June 23rd, 2010 at 8:26 am
Michelle,
Glad you enjoyed our roundtable! :D
June 23rd, 2010 at 10:17 am
McCrystal should step down, although, he should also simply be fired. He obviously has a lack of respect for his superiors which, given his position, can become quite problematic to “the cause” and solutions.