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2 articles of this author have been cited in the European Press Review so far.
More women in power!
Dilma Rousseff is the first woman to be elected to lead the largest country in Latin America. This is progress for Brazil and the whole world, writes Sofia Rijo in the Blog A Vida de Saltos Altos for the weekly Expresso: "What brings me to talk about Dilma and her victory has nothing to do with her political predecessors or her social background. It is always good news when a woman is elected to such a prestigious political post. ... I'm curious after this victory, and will watch closely how a country full of possibilities like Brazil develops under its new president. ... According to the Brazilians she's not as charismatic as Lula da Silva, but the people don't doubt her leadership qualities. We need more people like this. ... Who knows? Perhaps a world led by women would be considerably fairer, more balanced and more peaceful."
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Sofia Rijo on the mistaken concept of penis envy
Sigmund Freud coined the term penis envy, according to which women subconsciously envy men for their penises. Even today this notorious thesis of classical psychoanalysis is as widespread as it is controversial. Sofia Rijo answers from a female perspective in her blog A Vida de Saltos Altos in the weekly Expresso: "Sure, peeing while standing simplifies much, and menstruating is anything but a divine gift for which we express our thanks every month. ... But no, women do not envy penises. Of course we love to admire a well-built male body, but that's a far cry from wanting one ourselves. And let's be frank: isn't the female body much more beautiful, and ... more perfect? Added to which, peeing while standing isn't really such a great feat. Sure, it's easier, and you don't have to hide in the bushes. Not to mention that it's much less work. ... But let's put it like this: it's nothing special."
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