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...contend daily with male-dominated societies and culture, often underpinned by discriminatory laws. They may have more opportunities to study, but even well-educated women struggle to find jobs - and when they do, career progression is difficult. The expectations that men stay in control and women at home remain strong...
Helping women in the Middle East and other areas of the world to achieve equality does something else: it reminds the rest of us how much there is still to do. In many Western countries, strong equality laws are in place, but the pay gap between men and women is widening, while the glass ceiling remains as resilient as ever. Today, we may be looking to the positive role that women can play in regions such as the Middle East. But the fight for true equality is a global one, and it is far from won. Cherie Blair...
...Harvard continues to get such strong performances from its top individuals, the squad has the potential to keep rolling as well...
Nonetheless, Weiss pointed to a number of strong efforts that bode well for his small squad. In addition to the sustained excellence of Harvard’s co-captains, rookie Steven Keith (125) completed an undefeated weekend despite moving up a weight class. The freshman earned a 12-2 major decision at 133 lbs. over Jeff Rotella...
...Caputo was strong as ever,” Weiss said. “He’s just going to keep rolling...