08/03/2024
IWD-International Women's Day
As this and other news channels gush with self-congratulatory message of International Women’s Day let me say it’s all a sham. Next week it will be mother’s day, so let’s gush about ‘motherhood’.
Most messages are self-marketing. Whilst I understand that this channel is not one for intellectual debate, merely network channel but I felt I had to protest as women’s lot has not improved in many parts of the world.
The problem is the depth of misogynistic modes of thought in Europe and the Muslim /Christian worlds (why does the pope always have to be male).
The rich Arab world has spread the same outdated thoughts to suit their own desires and aims but more has to be done by women themselves and by supporters of equality and human rights to bring the job, skills and leadership opportunities and power that men have and often abuse.
Imagine the impact that would have on economic and world affairs? Yet examples of great women leaders and creators are not mentioned.
The impact of Boudica almost changes the Roman empire in Britain, Cleopatra, Queen Sheba, Ran of Jansi, Goldie Meyer, and more, have a had profound impact but their leadership styles or deeds are underplayed are not discussed in business schools on leadership classes. Industrial, Sports, business leadership? Most business school teach the same male dominated mantra and role models, with the same results.
Let me quote from an orthodox Muslim source posted today (https://islamqa.org › Hanafi Fiqh › Muftionline.co.za)
‘It is impermissible in Islam to imitate the kuffaar (the west). Hence it is impermissible to celebrate International Women's Day. And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows ...’
Next time you enjoy the Gulf nightlife, think what is underpinning it that you are supporting, slavery and exploitation.
With such misogynistic and brainwashing concepts (not supported by Qoran teachings), are used to exploited and suppressed women all over the world.
The question is ‘what is to be done! Forget self-congratulation, the war has hardly begun for gender equality and leadership. Please do not think I am trying to put a damper on the day for women but I say more should be done.
Just look at Imran Khan and the men and looking on. It embedded in some societie
