Well we have our presentation tomorrow. I'm hoping that it all goes well. If not, it wasn't for a lack of effort.
Jeff Phillips
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Second Post
Hey!
This is Kira, posting for the second time so I can be sure to get my points! HA!!
We're very nearly finished with our project, we're meeting this afternoon to go over everything and work out the details of our presentation.
I'm sure I speak for the group when I say we're looking forward to sharing our topic with everyone in class!
-K
This is Kira, posting for the second time so I can be sure to get my points! HA!!
We're very nearly finished with our project, we're meeting this afternoon to go over everything and work out the details of our presentation.
I'm sure I speak for the group when I say we're looking forward to sharing our topic with everyone in class!
-K
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Resources for you!
Hi group,
Here you go... more info!
This past week, there was a excellent radio interview program on the topic of trafficking in under-age females in the US.
You can find this Forum program on the KQED website: http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R804240900
Thu, Apr 24, 2008 -- 9:00 AMTeen Prostitution in Oakland Oakland officials are mobilizing to address what they call a disturbing rise in child prostitution. We look at the causes and proposals to treat the problem.Host: Michael KrasnyGuests:
Barbara Grady, reporter and staff writer for the Oakland Tribune and Media News
Norma Hotaling, founder and executive director of SAGE (Standing Against Global Exploitation)
Good luck with your important work!
Dr. Sue
Here you go... more info!
This past week, there was a excellent radio interview program on the topic of trafficking in under-age females in the US.
You can find this Forum program on the KQED website: http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R804240900
Thu, Apr 24, 2008 -- 9:00 AMTeen Prostitution in Oakland Oakland officials are mobilizing to address what they call a disturbing rise in child prostitution. We look at the causes and proposals to treat the problem.Host: Michael KrasnyGuests:
Barbara Grady, reporter and staff writer for the Oakland Tribune and Media News
Norma Hotaling, founder and executive director of SAGE (Standing Against Global Exploitation)
Good luck with your important work!
Dr. Sue
Friday, April 25, 2008
Happy Friday!Our project is extremely important because it talks about a traditional practice that has been going on for centuries and is now becoming a hot topic because of the human rights issues that surround it. I did not know that much about FGM, female genital mutilation when the topic was first suggested for our project. I was surprised to learn how old the practice is and how it is in social tradition not religious beliefs that it has been allowed to continue for so long. It was hard at times to read personal accounts and see pictures of what is done to little girls and how, sometimes, the memories and physical anguish stay with these women for the rest of their lives. I hope you enjoy it and learn something too.
Mary Wyrsch
Mary Wyrsch
Awareness Groups
My specific area of interest while writing the paper was anti-FGM awareness groups that are trying to reach out to people all over the world to stop FGM. These groups such as, UNICEF, Amnesty International, WE are Women Activists, and IAC are working hard not only to reach women and young girls but men and religious leaders as well. It is important that everyone works together to end this practice that has no real purpose behind it except generations of social traditions. There are groups who want to educate people about FGM using articles and research, groups who want laws and policies to change, and groups who simply want women to share their stories so that people will learn by example. These groups do amazing work and everyone should take a little time to learn about what they are saying because FGM happens to young girls all over the world not just in Somalia.
Mary Wyrsch
Mary Wyrsch
Happy Friday!
Our project is extremely important because it talks about a traditional practice that has been going on for centuries and is now becoming a hot topic because of the human rights issues that surround it. I did not know that much about FGM, female genital mutilation when the topic was first suggested for our project. I was surprised to learn how old the practice is and how it is in social tradition not religious beliefs that it has been allowed to continue for so long. It was hard at times to read personal accounts and see pictures of what is done to little girls and how, sometimes, the memories and physical anguish stay with these women for the rest of their lives. I hope you enjoy it and learn something too.
Our project is extremely important because it talks about a traditional practice that has been going on for centuries and is now becoming a hot topic because of the human rights issues that surround it. I did not know that much about FGM, female genital mutilation when the topic was first suggested for our project. I was surprised to learn how old the practice is and how it is in social tradition not religious beliefs that it has been allowed to continue for so long. It was hard at times to read personal accounts and see pictures of what is done to little girls and how, sometimes, the memories and physical anguish stay with these women for the rest of their lives. I hope you enjoy it and learn something too.
Angela Merkel
I specifically worked on Laws and Policies in Somalia concerning female genital mutilation for our project. Since I have a double major in Criminology and Anthropology, this section was right up my alley. I analyzed the different laws that are existing in countries around the world and the push to criminalize FGM, while also looking at the cultural implications of this practice and how it violates human rights. From my research, I was able to see which countries still practice, what awareness groups are available, and what criminal punishments are being applied.
Sarah Affalter
Sarah Affalter
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