Fikre Debela
11/24/08
More nations are accepting women gaining an education and working in their society. For so long women have been looked at as weaker then men and considered only for their duty of taking care of the household. However, more people are realizing this is not only discrimination but also it is also hurting the economies of one’s country. The economic impact woman will have by working or going to school can easily bring in more money for a country and help the health of the people. This is just what a conference was called to talk about. To help narrow the gender gap for equality for woman. A two-day conference in Dubai was called to narrow the gender gap in North Africa and the Middle East.
The keynote speech was on “Women in Higher Education” by Professor Gary Becker. He talked of the steady increase of women being in higher education in both high and low income countries. The competition of globalization has occurred and its only to ones benefit that a women work. It was also noted how girls all over the world have become more diligent in studying science and technology. However, even though there is all this improvement certain factors keep society from narrowing the gender gap. For example the scarcity of water can be a factor.
I think its great that many countries are taking steps to narrow the gap. Inequality needs to be handled and I believe having conferences like this helps tremendously. All we need is more governments to cooperate and there will be an improvement in gender equality all around the world.
I think its great that many countries are taking steps to narrow the gap. Inequality needs to be handled and I believe having conferences like this helps tremendously. All we need is more governments to cooperate and there will be an improvement in gender equality all around the world.
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