Glimpse: Lives of 19th Century Armenian Women
In “A History of Armenian Women’s Writing, 1880-1922,” author Victoria Rowe discusses novelist Zabel Yesayian’s impressions of the lives of Armenian women in the 1880s and 1890s. “In her autobiography,
Armenia: Debating Sexual Abuse Against Women
Reporting from Yerevan – On June 8, the Institute for War & Reporting, in collaboration with the Women’s Resource Center of Armenia hosted a round table discussion on sexual abuse
In Armenia, Domestic Violence Claims A Victim
Zaruhi Petrosyan, a 20-year-old mother of two was beaten to death by her husband and mother-in-law over attempts to extort money from her and her family. In a video shot
Armenians in Divorce Court: Just Another Case of Gender Inequality
Last Friday afternoon, a quiet storm seemed to be brewing on social networks across Armenian Diaspora. One by one, a video featuring subject matter still to this day perceived as
Overheard on the Net: Perceptions of Armenian Women
“Overheard on the Net” has been on a mysterious hiatus for some time, but don’t worry, it’s back, with more than enough virtual eavesdropping to keep you satisfied. I guess
Appreciating Odds and Ends in Armenian Culture
There long has been a phenomenon that not just myself, but countless other Armenians have taken note of, those ubiquitous floral patterned dresses that older Armenian women seem to wear.
Experiences as an Armenian Woman: International Women’s Month
Have you ever been asked, “If you had the chance to be reborn, what ethnicity would you choose to be?” A pressing question like the one Hamlet asked himself, “To
Human Trafficking in Armenia Sees Progress and Setbacks
As Jan. 11 marks International Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Armenia still remains in Tier 2, which labels countries whose governments do not fully comply with the Trafficking Victims Protection Act’s