In the Land of Invisible Women

In the Land of Invisible Women

Women in Yemen have few rights. Men and women are far from equal. Women marry at very young ages to men much older. I find it shocking that marriage is seen as a business deal. Girls are married off because they are financial burdens on parents. Women are treated like objects. An 18 year old girl in Yemen is probably married and has children. She spends her days inside a small hut cooking and cleaning. My life is drastically different. I probably will not get married or have children for 10 more years! Next year I am going to go to college and then start working. I have many more freedoms in America. I can travel almost anywhere, vote in elections, and voice my opinions. Women in Yemen should have the same rights as men.

Can Forgiveness Play a Role in Criminal Justice?

Can Forgiveness Play a Role in Criminal Justice?

I think restorative justice is an effective way to prosecute criminals. I think the families involved in a case should have a say in how the case is handled. In the article we read, forgiveness was a major part of the criminal justice system. The Grosmarie family forgave Connor for killing their daughter and did not want to see him spend the rest of his life in prison. I do not think restorative justice would work in all situations, but in this case I believe it was a realistic way to bring justice to McBride. I think restorative justice is more in keeping with Catholic Social Teaching. It calls people to talk about an issue in a friendly and open way and come to peaceful terms with a problem. I think restorative justice could be a new and helpful way to consider crime and punishment.