Women's Rights In Ancient Egypt

Female activists have been at the lead of efforts to change Egypt’s political system from the very beginning. “Despite the prominent role played by women in organizing the popular movements that have overthrown and challenged authoritarian regimes across the region, the early results on the treatment of women raise concerns about the future of democracy and human rights in the Middle East as the region experiences tectonic political change.” (Rape and the Arab Spring.) Women try to participate in the wave of political movements that our sweeping their region, but are often faced with sexual violence as they seek to effect political change. The women want to protest with the men to make differences within their country and their efforts go

In Islamic culture, rape is ceremonial and may have a deeper meaning which can bring along consequences. While Moammar Qaddafi’s was in power, rape was used more than usual. Qaddafi often commanded soldiers to go into communities or villages and rape the females in the house, adults or children, in front of family members. Many soldiers were often found with condoms in their pocket when they died. If children weren’t raped, they would have to watch their fathers being murdered or their mothers being raped. While women would try to protest for their rights and speak their opinions out on the street, many would have been strip-searched, in pictures with no clothes on, accused of prostitution, and even had to take virginity

The final decisions or protests will have to be solved by the actual citizens.

The United States can educate the women on how to take a stand in political change. By spreading awareness and getting educated, women can be confident in the way they go about the political protests. Many organizations will side with the women and give them a chance by helping them communicate with other activists, government superiors, and help them fight for women’s rights. Encouraging the strong efforts made by women will help other women help each other. “The Arab Spring is a golden opportunity to change attitudes toward gender and end sexual violence as a tool of political repression in the Middle