WomenEmpowerment
How women are reinterpreting the menstrual taboos in Chinese Buddhism
How women are reinterpreting the menstrual taboos in Chinese Buddhism Women in Chinese Buddhism are reinterpreting traditional menstrual taboos by focusing on maternal self-sacrifice and reframing their understanding of female bodies. The “Blood Pond Hell” concept, which condemns menstruating women to suffering, has been challenged by modern Chinese Buddhist practices that emphasize the importance of […]
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Tibetan Buddhist nuns are getting advanced degrees − and the Dalai Lama played a major role in that shift
Tibetan Buddhist nuns are getting advanced degrees − and the Dalai Lama played a major role in that shift Tibetan Buddhist nuns are now receiving advanced degrees, including the “geshema” degree, which was previously only available to men. The Dalai Lama played a crucial role in promoting women’s education and empowerment within Tibetan Buddhism, encouraging […]
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How abortion laws focusing on fetal viability miss the mark on women’s experiences
How abortion laws focusing on fetal viability miss the mark on women’s experiences Abortion laws in the US that focus on fetal viability are often misguided and fail to address the concerns of pregnant people, instead prioritizing the development of a fetus over the woman’s health and well-being. The concept of “fetal viability” was created […]
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How Trump promotes a radical, unscientific theory about sex and gender in the name of opposing ‘gender ideology extremism’
How Trump promotes a radical, unscientific theory about sex and gender in the name of opposing ‘gender ideology extremism’ President Trump’s executive order claims to “restore biological truth” by decreeing that there are only two genders – male and female, and that anyone who believes differently denies “the biological reality of sex.” However, this ignores […]
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