Science is knowledge and knowledge is power.1 (Sir Francis Bacon)
Science and education have an important role in developing civilizations. As we see it today, working got easier and done in better conditions. As far back as ancient times, scholars and learners have contributed to creating strong pillars to sustain and improve scientific treasure, through research and more or less successful experiments.
Discussing about woman’s role in this important evolution, we sadly get to the conclusion that it’s almost missing. Why? Because women started to emancipate only in the XIX century, when they were just receiving rights.
Even after that, women had to fight more to be considered equal to men and even now, they still fight for that in some countries.
An example is Saudi Arabia, where in April, 2013, women received the right… Pay attention! to ride a bicycle.
But women and their rights in the Muslim countries represents a vast topic that deserves to be discussed in other circumstances. Continuă să citești Women in education and science fields