Ghana

Why age gives West African women more autonomy and power

Several studies, covering about 58 countries across the world, found that as women get older they are more able to make decisions independently of men. But scholars have struggled to pin down explanations for this age dividend – why are women given more independence the older they get? We wanted to know what the reasons may be.
Several studies, covering about 58 countries across the world, found that as women get older they are more able to make decisions independently of men. But scholars have struggled to pin down explanations for this age dividend – why are women given more independence the older they get? We wanted to know what the reasons may be.

John Vanek

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Asmau

What is that every woman must know about herself?

"The greatest source of emotional pain is the negative things you say to yourself " Asmau Ayub