Comments on: On Toilets and Second Wave Feminism in Mali, By Zachary Mason

By: Zachary Mason

Zachary Mason — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:16:04 +0000

Indeed, Sam, there is such a way! The Peace Corps itself is limited to U.S. citizens, but there are plenty of NGOs which are involved in latrine construction in the developing world; namely the World Toilet Organization, Water Aid and Oxfam. All are doing similar work.

By: sam horne

sam horne — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:30:14 +0000

hi, i am a plumber from aust, melbourne, i am interested in finding out more info of possably getting involved in this program, any info would be helpful.
kind regards Sam

By: Cecilia Tan

Cecilia Tan — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:52:50 +0000

Thank you Zachary, for this sensitive account of Mali women. Living in Australia with access to all that the best of technology can offer, we often take for granted what we have and how fortunate we are. While we continue to be concerned about the status of women in a developed area like Australia, such as real economic equality or anti discrimination laws, we can forget that in places such as Mali, feminism takes on a different face. This is the challenge for feminists who like all human beings can be guilty of navel gazing and not see the plight of others in more challenging circumstances. I admire what you are doing, Zachary. For my part I will spread your message as far and wide as I can. God be with you.