2. About me I’m a senior Majoring in Psychology, w/ minors in Management and Leadership Studies I plan to attend U of M Human Resource/ Industrial Relations Masters program I have an 8 yr old son, Elijah, in second grade In my spare time, I love to hang with my family at the cabin
4. I was born in Minneapolis I went to high school in Frazee, Mn. I spent winter break in Florida…it was as cold there as it is right now in Mn. sad My towels have to be folded a certain way, and I like shopping at Cashwise so I can sort my groceries in bags Someday, I want to be a life coach! (aka self-help guru?)
6. Women of Morocco They’ve come a long way towards equality between men and women New laws have given women more power in the family Kings and government officials have recognized the importance of women in society
7. Today…in between the old and new Women’s dress ranges from traditional jelaba to modern styles every bit as revealing as the sexiest in the USA Women are integrating into the workforce – although they have very limited options Women are still largely illiterate A few venues separate women from men
8. However… Traditional beliefs, social norms, and misinterpretation of Islamic teachings has made implementing new laws from taking full effect Many Moroccan women are illiterate and are not aware of their rights Others live in fear of abuse if they take advantage of their new rights
