The Fall of the Berlin some 20 years ago is again on the mind of many. According to the NYTimes, "[t]he historical legacy of 1989, when the Berlin Wall fell and the cold war thawed, is as political as the upheavals of that decisive year." For many in the West, the events of 1989 represents the ultimate triumph of the West over East - of democratic, capitalistic liberalism over … [Read more...] about The Fall of the Berlin Wall on our Mind…
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Who Holds the Family Purse in China?
Despite great strides made over gender equality in the last 60 years, there are still a lot China can do as a nation to promote greater equality and promote the livelihoods of women - especially in the rural areas. But in the city at least, the power dynamics between men and women seems to be changing - at least on a family per family basis. Here is an entertaining video from … [Read more...] about Who Holds the Family Purse in China?