Armenia and America: A Shared History

Anti-Gender Movements in Armenia, by Glendy Alvarez

Throughout my research at my internship, I learned about anti-gender movements. Armenia is a patriarchal society, in which gender-based stereotypes and patriarchal attitudes are passed on. Although there are several NGO’s in Armenia working on dismantling barriers for individuals who are discriminated against, there are also anti-human rights movements that... Read more →

Local Roots of Global Peace Conference, by Hannah Presad

From June 21 to 22, Stonehill students participated in a student conference discussing peace and security studies around the world. Students and academic professionals discussed areas such as gender inequality, Syrian refugee children, the Armenian Revolution, climate change, and trafficking. There were attendees from around the world, including Iraq, Russia,... Read more →

Being LGBTQ in Armenia & in the U.S., by Glendy Alvarez

Throughout the conversations that I had with Armenians, I came to the conclusion that Armenia is a very conservative country where some but not all Armenians are against the LGBTQ community. In addition, I learned that men at the age of 18 are required to serve in the military. However,... Read more →

Gender Equality Training, by Hillary Ferreira

Last week, I attended a training session discussing gender equality. One question that struck me was “describe a time when you realized you were a woman, a time you were proud to be a woman, and a time when you felt sorry to be a woman.” Before this, I never... Read more →

Women's Peace Conference, by Nicole Buchanan

Armenia may still be considered a patriarchal society defined by traditional standards and where elders are highly regarded. Despite this, Armenia has a progressive streak. This can be seen in Armenia’s civil society groups, organizations, and various conferences. Democracy today, an NGO, held their 7th International Conference in Yerevan, involving... Read more →

Embracing Your Cultural Roots, by Glendy Alvarez

In an art gallery in the center of Yerevan, there were paintings and sculptures that showcased enriching stories. One sculpture named “New Scene” in particular stood out from the rest. It depicted a woman with her natural curls out. By observing the sculpture you are able to notice that the... Read more →

My Dress Code Manifesto, by Leo Field

I do not like dress codes. I find them restrictive and, at times, outdated. I understand I am in the minority on this subject and I recognize there are occasions during which there should be a proper attire required. Saturday night, we went to see the ballet Giselle after a... Read more →

The Sexual Objectification of Women in Advertisements, by Glendy Alvarez

All over the world women are sexually objectified, which is shown through advertisements displaying specific parts of their bodies, such as huge breasts, slim waists, etc. For example, there was an advertisement in Yerevan that only showed specific parts of the women’s body, eliminating the women's head. This advertisement makes... Read more →