Imagine Araba—a mother with quiet dreams and loud fears. Trapped in an abusive marriage with no income or support, she faces a painful dilemma each day: stay in danger or risk homelessness and hunger with her children. Araba’s story isn’t Read More
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Life as a South Asian Immigrant Woman: Challenges, Identity, and Empowerment
A New Beginning As I arrived in the US in 2002 as a recently married woman in her 20s, conflicting emotions were coursing through me. I was nervous but also excited about starting a new life, and uncharacteristically (though very Read More
Burnout in Women: Why It’s More Common & How to Overcome It
In our fast-paced, highly demanding world, burnout in women has become an all-too-common experience. Juggling multiple roles as a partner, caregiver, and homemaker, many women often feel the pressures of societal expectations bearing down on them. Research shows that nearly Read More
Gender and Household Chores: Equity for Sons and Daughters
Being raised by a single mom, I knew that my mom, my sister, and I were a team. Our mom worked hard to support us, and my sister and I had to do well in school. Although mom reminded us, Read More
Are You a Girl or a Boy… or Something Else?
Do you ever wonder if the gender label you are wearing really suits you? Maybe you wanted to join boy sports in school. Or you resented having to babysit your little brother while your older brother never had to—just because Read More