Sheryl WuDunn

her own choices. This way she can do what is beneficial to her and what will allow her to live the life she imagined for herself. In addition, when a woman is given agency, she not only benefits from it, but the economy and later generations do as well. In “The Girl Effect,” Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn discuss how eliminating gender inequalities and empowering women can lead to a boost in economy and a boost of hope and confidence in generations to come. Often, women do not have the resources to prosper, whether that may be freedom, money or education. However, these resources are always given to men, which is why they are able to live their life how they please and become successful. Countries with prevalent gender inequalities limit women’s agency because they do not…

needs to read this book.” Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn is one of those compelling books. Authors Kristof and WuDunn, who both work in Asia as journalists and editors, are the first married couple to have received a Pulitzer Prize for their work as New York Times writers. Their book tells of the present-day oppression of women throughout the world, particularly in developing countries in Asia, Africa, and the Middle…

Women are being oppressed in much of the world but many are turning a blind eye to the situation. In the poorest, most poverty stricken countries of the world girls are seen as worthless. They are given no maternal or health care and little to no education because they are not perceived to be equivalent to men. These problems could be solved or greatly improved if they received the attention that they deserve. The oppression of women has been occurring for centuries but slowly women 's rights…

However, a lot of women in Guatemala are forced to live their life like if they were in jail and most of them can't leave this situation behind. According to María Machicado Terán, the representative of U.N. women in Guatemala, "80% of men believe that women need permission to leave the house, and 70% of women surveyed agreed." This means that women think men own them and that is why women don't do anything to disagree their partner. women believe in men superiority, so they think their man…

standard also affects women’s rights. “The Girl Effect” written by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, describes how females are treated unequally from males in different fields. The inequality between gender limits women’s right. They also mention education can impact women’s social status and economic status. Women’s significant influences can even affect the economic market. Also these two authors describe what the girl effect…

A Woman’s Balancing Act: Personal vs. Professional Success Christine L. Curley, ENG 101 Central Michigan University Sheryl Sandberg, author of “Lean in: What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid” (Graff, pg. 642-658, 2015) presents a compelling argument that although opportunities for women in the workplace have increased, many women do not take leadership roles because balancing a career with family is too difficult. Sandberg goes on to state that this difficulty with work-life balance can be…

In Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, Sheryl Sandberg (2013) discusses some of the most prominent issues affecting women and their careers. Factors including stereotyping, gender roles, and inequality were the most compelling subjects in this book. She identifies the reason why women struggle to be in leadership positions. In fact, women are seen negatively if they want to succeed in their careers as males do. Sandberg merges personal narratives, statistics, and research to reveal the…

Why Sheryl Sandberg would be a great role model for my Young Daughters One morning, like any other school day, I was walking side by side in lock step with my 8 year old daughter. She turned my side, looked up and asked me, “Dad, who is a good woman leader?” Behind those simple words, I sensed she was looking for role models. And Sheryl Sandberg image flashed in front of me. As I dropped my daughter and walked back – I wondered why Sheryl was my option A. I grew up in South India. I…

For my final topic, I decided to further explore women’s role in the workplace. It is a matter that clearly affects me first-hand, being a female; and I find the topic particularly interesting and relevant. Women have made tremendous progress in the last 100 years; including the right to vote around 1920, wives no longer being viewed as “possessions” of their husbands, and particularly, their role in the professional workforce. I was increasingly captivated with this subject after reading…

caliber as any man in a similar position. In reading the study, I felt frustration and a desire to change things. Admittedly, a small part of me thought that this is all so unfair and the odds are so against us that it seems too overwhelming to pursue a career in a high position – no matter how much I want it. Fortunately, that small part of my mind is overshadowed by the desire to make a contribution to the efforts of changing things. I know that many other women with similar desires to mine…