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How Spain’s 1978 Constitution Reshaped Women’s Political Power

By Najmussahar Faizan, University of Missouri–Kansas City The Spanish democratic transition of 1978 is that of one of Europe’s most dramatic political transformations. For a nation developing for nearly forty years from Francoist dictatorship, where women lacked legal autonomy, couldn’t work without husband permission, and faced systematic repression, the new Constitution promised something revolutionary: realContinue reading “How Spain’s 1978 Constitution Reshaped Women’s Political Power “

Why research is the best door for opportunities in college!

By: Sahar Faizan, University of Missouri, Kansas City Hi, my name is Sahar Faizan. I’m originally from Pakistan; my family immigrated to the United States when I was about 9 years old. English wasn’t my first or second language but I’ve come to deeply appreciate the unique diversity that comes with my background. I’m aContinue reading “Why research is the best door for opportunities in college!”