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ANT353

Week 5 Discussion

Global Gender Issues. This week, you are required to answer only one of the following discussion post questions. You should indicate if you chose Option A or Option B in your original post. Please note that you will need to watch both required videos in order to respond to your peers. Your initial post should be at least 350 words in length and you are asked to include one additional scholarly source.

Option B: The Impact of Globalization on Women in Non-Western Cultures

In their respective talks, Shabana Basij-Raikh and Kakenya Ntaiya discuss the education of girls in Afghanistan and Kenya based on their own personal journeys. These two stories are based on cultural changes spurred by globalization and speak to the importance of education and opportunities for women. In your post, discuss how the videos and readings have influenced your perception of globalization. Do you believe the impact of globalization and economic development on the status of women in non-Western nations has been largely positive or negative?