{"content":{"sharePage":{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"27053995","dateCreated":"1284509796","smartDate":"Sep 14, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"amalualu","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/amalualu","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/iolaniwomenlit.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/27053995"},"dateDigested":1532140617,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"child marriage","description":"In my opinion, child marriage is wrong. I believe further education is much more important and critical for a woman's success nowadays. However, I must take into consideration different cultures, traditions, and beliefs which are very different than my own.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"27049701","dateCreated":"1284506300","smartDate":"Sep 14, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"kelseyhung","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/kelseyhung","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/iolaniwomenlit.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/27049701"},"dateDigested":1532140618,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Child Marriage","description":"I think this article is very shocking. 5 years old is way too young to be married. I also think it was amazing that she was able to negotiate with her father and change his mind at such a young age. I also give the father credit for overlooking tradition and making a decision based on the good of his child. That shows a lot about his personality and values. I think that there should not be any child marriages, because a marriage is supposed to last forever, and at such a young age, I don\u2019t think they can make a good decision that will keep them happy into adulthood. Child marriages used to be business and joining of families for money, but in these times is it for the same reason? I believe education is more important at this time, so they can make a future for themselves and not have to be stuck all their lives in the same place. Their progress will pass onto their next generation and create a positive ripple effect.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"27013937","dateCreated":"1284454809","smartDate":"Sep 14, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"aldevens","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/aldevens","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/iolaniwomenlit.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/27013937"},"dateDigested":1532140618,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Say No To Child Marriages","description":"After reading this article, I find it ridiculous how this woman's dad had her already engaged at age 5. That may be normal in other cultures but here in America, that is unusual. I think it is awesome how she opened up a school for girls that have gone through the same experience as her. I like how this article pertains a lot to feminism because this woman her feminism by negotiating with her father that she deserves an education rather than an early marriage. What she states I think is very true. Without education how will there be a future or improvements to the things that exist today? I also agree that "education is the key to empowerment" because people with higher education have more knowledge allowing them to achieve many accomplishments. This article is very inspiring.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"27011897","dateCreated":"1284442736","smartDate":"Sep 13, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"vapyun","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/vapyun","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/iolaniwomenlit.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/27011897"},"dateDigested":1532140619,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Child Arranged Marriages","description":"As a young woman in the United States, it's hard for me to imagine growing up already betrothed to someone. I have always assumed that I would marry only when I was ready and had met someone special. I had also assumed that it is a my right to go to school and educate myself. When I read about these types of stories, ones where girls are not given the full range of opportunities that I have, I feel ashamed. So many students complain about homework and schoolwork, but this can't possibly compare to the situation of others, such as Kakenya Ntaiya. Instead of grumbling about the theoretical load of homework, we should be thrilled that there isn't a literal load on our shoulders","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"27008417","dateCreated":"1284433302","smartDate":"Sep 13, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"kterayama","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/kterayama","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/iolaniwomenlit.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/27008417"},"dateDigested":1532140619,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Kakenya Ntaiya Testifies on Child Marriage at House of Representatives","description":"I completely agree with Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women\u2019s Issues, Melanne Verveer as she urged people \u201cput child marriage in the dustbin of history.\u201d Child marriages should not be allowed anywhere around the word. I think they are wrong not only for the girls but for the boys as well. This doesn\u2019t give them any opportunity to grow and learn about love because they are being forced into love. This quote was strongly said by congress woman Betty McCollum, \u201cA girl is not a commodity, but a person who has the right to grow, become an educated and productive citizen and eventually chose her own husband.\u201d I agree with every word in this sentence. I was happy to see that Kakenya was able to talk herself out of a marriage because not many women are able to do that. She was able to convince her father and prove to him that \u201cEducation is the key to empowerment.\u201d","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"27012189","body":"I agree that child marriage should become a old tradition no longer to be practiced. This may be bias because I am from an American stand point and marriage is suppose to be with love. Children are not mature and have not have the time to experience the world. Their minds are constantly changing and love is temporary until they find someone or something else to love. The main reason I am against it though is because children should not have the burden of being a husband or wife and having yet another person to answer to and figure out together their finacial situation and family. I am glad Kakenya's dad was accepting of her wishes even though it wasn't tradition. I feel most dad's wouldn't because it is tradition vs. the desires of a child whose mind is constantly changing. Her statement "Education is key to empowerment" holds a very convincing arguement against tradition though. If a girl is educated she will be able to sustain herself and then when or if she marrys she is better prepared to handle the issues of a family. Also, she will be more aware of things she was ignorant to before and with knowledge comes ability to make sound decisions and strong choices.","dateCreated":"1284444760","smartDate":"Sep 13, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"DaniCalifornia7","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/DaniCalifornia7","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"27000261","dateCreated":"1284423299","smartDate":"Sep 13, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"kendraho827","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/kendraho827","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/iolaniwomenlit.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/27000261"},"dateDigested":1532140620,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Forced Child Marriages","description":"It is unfortunate that socities around the world still go through the issue of forced child marriages. Girls in America are definitely very lucky to not be apart of that tradition. I think this article helps bring awareness to girls that are fortunate enough and I think it would be a great if we can do our best to help those who are suffering from this problem.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"26870429","dateCreated":"1284103827","smartDate":"Sep 10, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"Nikkixyokoyama","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Nikkixyokoyama","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/iolaniwomenlit.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/26870429"},"dateDigested":1532140620,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Child Marriages","description":"I thought this article addressed a very important issue because I think that all women deserve the right to chose their own husband. Also, I agree that education is the key to a better future for yourself and for your nation. I agree because if you are educated, you have so many more opportunities to succeed in life and have many experiences before you get married and settled. Lastly, I think that with arranged marriages, there is a much higher chance someone will not be happy and feel forced into a life she has not chosen.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"27013281","body":"I also agree with the quote, "education is the key to empowerment." I think this is true because without education you will not be able to make good decisions in life. As a result, you will not have power over your future. Also, if you get married instead of educated, you are placing yourself in a role in life that accepts the superiority of males over females. In the end, you will not be as independent and powerful as you could be with an education. Also, I think the fact that her father allowed her to receive an education rather than marriage shows a lot about his personality and understanding that he wants what is best for his daughter. Lastly, I think that it varies from situation to situation on whether the hapiness of the child takes priority over tradition and the business part of bringing two families together. This article was very interesting and made good points about arranged marriages and their effects.","dateCreated":"1284450868","smartDate":"Sep 14, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"Nikkixyokoyama","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Nikkixyokoyama","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"26870101","dateCreated":"1284101750","smartDate":"Sep 9, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"keifuku","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/keifuku","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/iolaniwomenlit.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/26870101"},"dateDigested":1532140620,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Jeremy and Steph","description":"Through Kakenya's statement "education is the key to empowerment", I think she means that the more aware and informed a person is, the better their rational decision making skills become. The more confidence one has in their ability to discern right from wrong, the more they are able to stand up for their beliefs in the face of adversity.
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\nI think Kakeyna's father let her get out of her marriage because he realized that a childhood marriage would adversely affect his daughter. By tying her down and forcing maternal, wife-type roles down her throat, he is holding her back from fulfilling her potential as an independent human being. Clearly she has much to offer the world, which she would have been unable to do had she been married.
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\nI don't think so. Going to school is a justifiable reason for getting out of marriage. If she was not going to be doing something productive with her time and effort, her father probably would have married her.
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\nTradition is indeed important, however, times continually change. What's right and appropriate during one decade may change comletely in the next. Honoring ancestors and cultures is timeless, but the well-being of children is the future. Thus it is better to ensure a future, rather than to maintain a time period that has gone and passed.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"26868885","dateCreated":"1284095220","smartDate":"Sep 9, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"jatamayo","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/jatamayo","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/iolaniwomenlit.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/26868885"},"dateDigested":1532140620,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Child Marriages in Africa (steph and jer)","description":"In today's society, education is the key to success. However in different countries, perhaps those under-developed, may sitll believe that marriage accounts for power. The different rates of progress definitely affect these issues in Africa and other countries compared to western countries. I find it amazing that this one girl was able to turn her life around just by attending school. Most American teens probably can't even imagine their lives without school. Marriage is no longer the life long goal for most kids, but career success stands high. Such goals can only be reached with an education, and as Americans, we need to appreciate our freedom and opportunities.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]},{"id":"26855823","dateCreated":"1284075071","smartDate":"Sep 9, 2010","userCreated":{"username":"reosaito","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/reosaito","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/iolaniwomenlit.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/26855823"},"dateDigested":1532140620,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Jeremy and Stepanie's Current Event","description":"Nice article and great responses Jeremy and Stephanie! I definitely agree that forced child marriage should be prevented and gotten rid of. But let's face it. Of course it's not going to happen overnight. It's a work in progress. But forced marriage, particularly child marriage, will have no benifit for anyone. This a problem that needs to be adressed without a doubt, and fixing this will make the lives of many children better. Nutrition is definitely one of the many problems that come with child marriage, but the fact that death from child pregnancy is greater than 60% is the major one. That fact can not be ignored. Kakenya watned to get an education, because she knew the benefits of it. I dont think that her father let her out of marriage because he realized the dangers of child marriage\/pregnancy. I think that it was because he acknowledged the importance of an education for his daughter. If Kakenya did not stress the importance and necessity of an education, I dont think the outcome would have been the same. Tradition or the well-being of a child. Which is more important? THe answer to that question will probably depend on where you are coming from. In some places, tradition has a greater importance over the well-being of a child. In my opinion, although tradition may be important, a child should have the right to choose what he\/she wants. I'm glad that people like Kakenya are speaking out, because this a problem that we can't (or we shouldn't) ignore forever.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[],"more":0}]}],"more":true},"comments":[]},"http":{"code":200,"status":"OK"},"redirectUrl":null,"javascript":null,"notices":{"warning":[],"error":[],"info":[],"success":[]}}