So, why am I going on and on about black forest cake? Because labels create expectations, and value is attached to labels. I am in the business of producing engineers. Mechatronic engineers to be specific. At university level, it is a joint task between my student and myself. Like in cake making, I work with the ingredients at hand.
Category: My Opinion
Being Feminine is a Superpower
It is definitely not your job to make people believe in you, but it is your job to believe in yourself and be bold to go after what you want in this life. If you succeed, you will be an inspiration to other little girls who aspire to be just like you.
Of blue jobs, pink jobs and anything in between
I grew up knowing there were two categories of jobs- blue jobs and pink jobs. And you were good at one or the other. Rebel that I am, I somehow ended up lilac…somewhere in between. There are these stereotypes that accompany anyone who dares to spend any time thinking about anything. I find myself debunking some, ignoring others and (ooops!) confirming others. Continue reading “Of blue jobs, pink jobs and anything in between”
Gender Equity and Equality: II. The role of the Society
African society has a role to play to ensure gender discrimination is a thing of the past. How does societal involvement enhance the realization of gender equity?
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Electric Mobility: What you need to Know
Electric vehicles. You hear about them, read about them, see them in advertisements and follow arguments for and against the technology. But really, what are electric cars?
Gender Equity vs Equality: 1. The role of the African Woman
If more women make concerted effort to sit at the decision making table, they would be able to negotiate and influence policy and regulations affecting them.
Why I still choose engineering
Girls are brought up as princesses, so this can make the pursuit of engineering a difficult choice.
