Far From the Madding Crowd

‘Will you marry me? I can provide for you, I have sheep that can pay off the land and you can settle here in this beautiful country. You can get a piano in the house. I can make you happy.’ – Mr. Gabriel Oak, Far from the Madding Crowd. I was watching this movie(Far from…

Family Planning Must Address Social Barriers

As the President of Uganda Mr. Yoweri Museveni and his wife are preparing to test for HIV/AIDS today, there is a larger set of issues that need to be looked at to promote better family planning policies in this country. These issues include giving girls and women the same opportunities as men to improve access…

Promote Gender Equality, Empower Women At Workplaces

Happily, the principle that women should be empowered at work enjoys near universal support. Promoting gender is not only about promoting women per se but is also about closing inequalities, reducing gaps, and redistributing roles in general. Seeking equal opportunities for both men and women should be part of the conditions which offer potential for…

The Difference between Pantyhoses, Tights, Stockings, Hold ups and Leggings

It all started during an office meeting when a colleague rudely complained that I was wearing leggings (Jeggings) in my skirt – which was true, leggings tend to be warmer than stockings – which I had tried out in the morning before settling for the leggings – and it was not appreciated in the office…