Empowerment

     The growing access of the web in the late 20th century has allowed women to empower themselves by using various tools on the Internet. Women have begun to use social networking sites like Facebook  and Twitter for online activism. Through online activism, women are able to empower themselves by organizing campaigns and voicing their opinions for equality rights without feeling oppressed by members of society.For example, on May 29, 2013, an online campaign started by 100 female advocates forced the leading social networking website, Facebook, to take down various pages that spread hatred about women.     Also,access to the web has allowed them to share their bad experiences and how they managed to overcome them.By reading others' experiences, victims can better educate themselves and apply strategies that their fellow suggest.      With the easy accessibility and affordability of e-learning (electronic learning), women c...

    Until the early years of the twentieth century, women  were not allowed to vote.This partially happened because of a prejudice towards women.    “A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone’s victim.”        Equality means business. Empowering women to participate fully in economic life across all sectors is essential to build stronger economies, achieve internationally agreed goals for development and sustainability, and improve the quality of life for women, men, families and communities.      Tell the women next to you that you care. Gabriel Doku @ 12:02am