Rwanda Article

The fact that women in Rwanda are finally developing a voice in society is a huge feat for the rights of women, although they still have a little way to go until they reach total equality. In order to begin recovering from the genocide, Rwandans realized they needed a radical change in the way their government works. The only way they could exist peacefully and productively is if they tossed all prejudice aside and worked amongst each other as equals. I think this is a great example for other countries to follow by and appreciate. It sounds like this new change in power is having a very good outcome on the people of Rwanda and it seems like positive change should keep coming for them. The men in their country seem to have a few different opinions on the matter. Many men think that this is a great change and are hopeful for the future. Some, however, feel threatened by the new female majority and are afraid that if women get too powerful, they could take advantage of men and oppress them. I find this terribly ironic and have no sympathy for the men who say these things and happen to be the reason why women were and still are so oppressed and looked down upon in so many places in the world.