Post marriage, what normally happens is wife move to husband’s house and changes her surname (called “patrilineal” culture). Well, there is one more culture very few people are aware about – “matrilineal” culture which is opposite to the usual scenario. Under this culture, husband move to wife’s house & changes his surname. Children are also… Continue reading In this culture, Husband changes his surname and move to wife’s house!
Tag: Women Empowerment
What’s so special about Iceland?
Home to the Europe largest glacier, Iceland is best known for its lava fields, mountains & water cascades and is truly the land of ice with a population of just 348,580. What makes Iceland most special is that it ranks first on the Global Peace Index & the “Culture of Equality” in Iceland. Iceland is… Continue reading What’s so special about Iceland?
‘The Wing’ Co-working space – What’s Special about it?
“The Wing” is the co-working space & community space “only for women” founded in Manhattan, New York in 2016. On a mission to create space for women to advance their pursuits, Men are not allowed in “The Wing”! It’s first of its kind in that sense. We can call it “Space created by women for… Continue reading ‘The Wing’ Co-working space – What’s Special about it?
How ‘Zhou Qunfei’ made herself World’s richest self-made women?
Zhou Qunfei – the 48 year old Chinese woman entrepreneur who is the founder of “Lens Technology” has been ranked as richest self-made billionaire women in the world with a net worth of USD 9.8 billion. After dropping out of school at the age of 16, she became a migrant worker in a Chinese Special… Continue reading How ‘Zhou Qunfei’ made herself World’s richest self-made women?
Women are more rude to women than men!
Yes, you read this complex statement right. This is what a recent study by University of Arizona has revealed. We talk about women empowerment and equality but what if women try to degrade other women? Well, that is really harsh! The study found that women face more in-civility, rudeness & mistreatment from other women at… Continue reading Women are more rude to women than men!
This Country has highest percentage of women pilots!
We are talking about India, (rather, incredible India!) which is amongst the most shining countries on the today’s world map. 12% of India’s total pilots are women which is the highest percentage in the world and far better than the world average of 5.4% (Well done India! We are proud of it!). With this impressive… Continue reading This Country has highest percentage of women pilots!