In class we discussed several ways in performing comparative analysis amongst countries around the world. One of the frameworks of an analysis in our discussion was culture and the influence it has on a government and its society.
The article I came across is about a 16 year old girl, Jessica Watson, from Australia who intends to set out in November to sail the world by herself. Her goal is to break the current record that is held by18 year old Jesse Martin who is a German born Australian. Jessica has already sailed parts of the Tasman sea at age 15 in preparation of her huge journey. Although I am not sure if there are any legal ramifications she may face concerning her age. I don’t know whether you agree or disagree with this story; however you must applaud her courage and determination. The article mentions various other teens with the same desire. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tasman_Sea
As I read this article I thought about the women in the Middle East, where their culture has forced them to disguise themselves as men in order to get behind the wheel of a car since women aren’t allowed to drive. And, just last month a law was passed in Afghanistan that allows husbands to demand sex from their wives every 4 days.
http://newsflavor.com/world/middle-east/is-demanding-sex-rape/
Taking a look at our own backyard, in Debbi’s, blog “They are just teens” our own culture has allowed for the U.S. to be one of the leading countries with a high rate of teen pregnancy. Perhaps this young girl’s courage will be inspiring and influential to others.
Bobbi W.
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