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The Status of Women in South Asia. Education in India – Colleges & Universities (60 Minutes). Differential Neglect. Result of imbalance of males over females Seen more in the rural setting Boys/Men getting better overall treatment (education, medical care, nutrition)
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Differential Neglect • Result of imbalance of males over females • Seen more in the rural setting • Boys/Men getting better overall treatment (education, medical care, nutrition) • On top of being neglected women face other acts of discrimination and violence in their lives that tie into different South Asian traditions
Update on Malala… • Not only did Malala survive being shot in the head by the Taliban…she has thrived. She has inspired billions worldwide – women and men – who are oppressed to speak out for their rights. She has written a book “I Am Malala” & was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2013; she has inspired the creation of the Malala Fund, a worldwide organization that partners with non-profits in underdeveloped countries to educate poor children. • Daily show