Most Impacting Topic in Semester
This semester proved to be very informative overall and covered a wide range of topics that are all considerations in women's health. If I had to pinpoint one though, I would choose the topic of sex trade to be the most impacting. After watching the Frontline video provided in the module, I began to research this act more deeply. It is amazing how global sex trade is as it can span from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East affecting women and causing deep scars and traumas that will follow them forever. I was particularly affected by the Ukrainian woman in the sex trade video who was sold by her friend as she was unexpectedly going to Turkey for shopping purposes. She was pregnant and was given up for sale to a pimp and his wife. A great part of the video focused on her husband trying to bargain and get her back. He was successful, but when the camera focused on her you notice this intense sadness in her eyes that words could not explain. I think this hits close to home as I am a mother and a wife and cannot imagine living with these experiences, all the while trying to go ahead with life and rearing my children. Again, this was a very interesting course and I was very glad to be a part of it in my educational journey.
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