The Arab Spring created hope for democracy in which women would at least have a voice. But we're still waiting.
Following a five-month stalemate, Lebanons prime minister has finally announced his 30-member cabinet. News reports have concentrated on the representation of various religious factions. But there has been little attention to the fact that all 30 ministers are men. Recent Lebanese governments were dominated by men, but not to the total exclusion of women.
To read the whole article, go to Salon
The Arab Spring created hope for democracy in which women would at least have a voice. But we're still waiting.
Following a five-month stalemate, Lebanons prime minister has finally announced his 30-member cabinet. News reports have concentrated on the representation of various religious factions. But there has been little attention to the fact that all 30 ministers are men. Recent Lebanese governments were dominated by men, but not to the total exclusion of women.
To read the whole article, go to Salon