Gender Issues in Ethiopia: Sounds that Reverberate in the Highlands

According to the Bible, God created woman from one of man's ribs. This however does not mean that women are inferior to their male counterparts or that they should always live in the shadow of men and never be independent. Feminists around the globe have been raising these and other issues for a long time and it is clear that for any society to develop, it needs the support of the hands that “lull the brood”. There are infinite examples of women taking the lead in society from around the world. Ethiopia—the Horn of Africa—is a land famous for the historical figure the Queen of Sheba, who proved female strength aeons ago. While Ethiopian society does give due importance to its female population and considers its needs, some sections still remain neglected and unwanted, struggling throughout life just to sustain themselves.