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1. Divorces Show Women’s Gains In West Africa.

Author

SEARCEY, DIONNE and Barry, Jaime Yaya

Subjects
*DIVORCE, *MARRIAGE, *SOCIAL conditions of women, *WOMEN, *WOMEN'S rights, *21ST century social conditions of women, *GENDER inequality
Abstract

The article reports on the growing number of divorce in Nigeria, initiated by women. It discusses the factors driving this trend including the fact that more women are moving into cities and joining the workforce, empowering more of them to end bad marriages. It notes that women's rights has also expanded, with more countries committing to gender equality.

Published
2019

2. Progress, but too slow.

Subjects
*FEMALE genital mutilation, *CHILD marriage, *21ST century social conditions of women, *MANNERS & customs
Abstract

The article focuses on the decrease in the rates of female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage reported in the United Nations Children's Fund's (UNICEF) annual report released on July 22, 2014. Topics include how FGM and child marriage impact women and how both prevent women from obtaining an education. A map showing the prevalence of FGM in Africa and the Middle East in 2014 is presented.

Published
2014

3. GENITAL CUTTING FOUND IN DECLINE IN MANY NATIONS.

Author

DUGGER, CELIA W.

Subjects
*FEMALE genital mutilation, *21ST century social conditions of women, *GENERATION gap, *TWENTY-first century, *SOCIAL history, SOCIAL conditions in Africa
Abstract

The article discusses a report by the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) indicating declines in the practice of female genital cutting in countries in Africa and the Middle East as of July 22, 2013. Topics addressed include the role of generational change in the declines; the prevalence of genital cutting in nations such as Senegal, the Central African Republic, and Egypt; and social pressures for women to engage in the procedure.

Published
2013

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