Articles tagged with: Ukraine
Abortion and Birth Control Policies and Practices Differ in Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine
While in Western countries the issue of abortion concerns the legality of pregnancy termination (and it is more generally a women’s rights issue), in Eastern Europe the high rates of abortion present a bigger problem. But not all countries in the former Soviet bloc follow the same trends when it comes to birth control practices.
Ukrainians Vote for Stronger Ties with Russia—But What About Social Issues?
Recent elections in Ukraine largely revolve around relations with Russia. While the parliamentary elections were generally characterized by geopolitical stasis, two details are significant: a continuous growth of the ruling Party of the Regions and a troubling expansion of the vote for the ultra-nationalist Svoboda (“Freedom”) Party.
Euro 2012 Soccer Championship Stirs Up the Ghost of Anti-Semitism
Like the upcoming London Olympics this year and the planned Sochi Olympics in 2014, the Euro 2012 has attracted worldwide attention to a political topic seemingly unrelated to soccer: anti-Semitism and the Holocaust.
The Best and Worst Places for Women
In September 2011, Newsweek/The Daily Beast analyzed data for 165 countries to determine which countries offer women the most expansive rights and the best quality of life. GeoCurrents has now mapped the results.
Brawl Breaks Out in Ukrainian Parliament Over Language Law
On May 24, debates in Ukraine’s Parliament, the Rada, turned physical after members of opposition parties blocked access to the podium for the ruling Regions party lawmakers who sought to defend a language law.
Sexist Remarks by Ukrainian Politicians
The issue of gender stereotypes in Ukrainian society remains ignored. Last week this issue was brought to the fore in the Ukrainian press by sexist remarks made on May 17 by the country’s Minister of Education Dmitry Tabachnik.
More GeoGaffes from a Prominent Politician
A recent GeoNote mentioned several egregious geographical errors made by various U.S. politicians. But such illiteracy and confusion are not limited to American officials. Another politician notorious for his GeoGaffes is Ukraine’s president Viktor Yanukovich.
Women in Ukrainian Politics
As the world celebrated Women’s Day on March 8, the issue of equal rights for women was once more brought to the fore. The recently published figures present a rather bleak picture of the role of women in Ukraine’s political scene.
Terranova: The Black Petaltail - A Novel
Diversity Amid Globalization: World Regions, Environment, Development (5th Edition)
Globalization and Diversity: Geography of a Changing World (3rd Edition)
