The last Pharaoh of Egypt; a living goddess, a promiscuous lover, and one of the first female leaders in human history. At least this is the story of Cleopatra that existing literature writes. However, much of Cleopatra’s identity remains … Continue reading
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State of Crisis: How US Abortion Policies Affect International Reproductive Aid
It has been almost two years since the U.S. Supreme Court case of Jackson v. Dobbs overturned the precedent of a universal right to abortion as established in Roe v. Wade. Since the ruling was announced, 14 states have banned … Continue reading
South Korea’s Fertility Crisis: The Intersection of Culture and Society
Fertility and demography-related issues have emerged in numerous developed countries, but only a handful, including South Korea, are currently facing a shrinking population. Asia’s fourth-largest economy has recently broken the world record for the lowest birth rate (249,000) and a … Continue reading
Higher Education for Women in Afghanistan: A Sensitive Subject
The war on women’s rights and bodies has been ongoing for decades, but in some places, the battle is worse than in others. On December 20, 2022, another heavy loss occurred in the progression of women’s rights as the Taliban … Continue reading