Women, Donne, женщины, Femmes, Frauen… Whatever language you say it in, it still points in the same direction; women, better known as the gentler sex (I can’t imagine why!!). Women play a significant role in our community and many awards and occasions were dedicated to them such as:  Women of the Year, Women’s International Day and others day. Also, many songs are sung in honour of women including:

Man I feel like a woman – Shania twain
 “the best thing about bein’ a woman is the prerogative to have a little fun”

Strength of a woman – Geri Halliwell
“Step by step (step by step)
Hour by hour (hour by hour)
what we've got is a woman's power
Day by day (day by day)
Believe in you (believe in you)
in what you want and what you do”

Even some men have contributed, as James Brown definitely had the right idea when he sang “it’s a man’s, man’s, man’s world”.
“This is a man's world
but it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl,
He's lost in the wilderness
He's lost in bitterness”

So, come on guys, be honest, you have to admit it’s true; Women do hold a lot of power, whether they know it or not and as they say ‘behind every great man is a woman’.

But what do women want and say?  A lot, that’s for sure, for they are known to talk, gossip and then just talk a bit more ( no offence, women).
However, when you think about it, is it so easy being a woman? Bearing in mind all the things they have to go through that men miss out on; bad hair days, waxing (ouch!), period pains and plus of course, giving birth…or are there extra perks to it? Well, here is what REAL women have to say:

“I am proud to be a woman, as it’s a women’s world out there.” – Stated Anne, a local resident. 
“It is hard being a woman, as I’ve always been a bit of a tomboy but got out-casted by the boys, just because of the fact that I am a woman. You have a harder job proving yourself,” – revealed Sarah, a regular diver. “Also, so much is expected from you but you are given limited space to move about in, it’s so unfair…” – She added. 
“I find it extremely complicated being a woman in Sharm or Egypt in general, as there are a lot of does and don’ts because of the culture and its boundaries with what’s accepted from a woman.” – Confessed Yasmine, a local housewife.
 “I am honoured to be a woman and wouldn’t want to be anything else, I pity those you aren’t” – stated Samar, a 25 year old Sharmer. “In Egypt we have a saying ‘women are half the community’ and I couldn’t agree more!” – She continued.
“It is stressful at times but has its advantages; sometimes it is nice to just sit back and let the men take care if everything.” – Said Hannah, a mother of three.
A woman always gets what she wants, one way or other; women usually use their femininity to their advantage.” – Declared Julie, a happily married Sharmer.  
 “Before, women were not considered as important as they are now,  it was looked upon as shame to give birth to a girl but now things have changed; women have proven their presence in hospitals, offices and even the government ,” – stated Mariam, a local resident.
“A woman should only: give as good as she gets and shouldn’t let herself be pushed around and walked all over.” – Advised Sylvia, a local business owner.

So you see, woman are still of a humble nature. Whereas, in regards to our title (Sharm-oza’s), we don’t mean anything downgrading or insulting, in fact just the opposite, we mean it as a compliment and should all be proud to be a ‘moza’.

So, next time when someone says ‘moza’ to you in the street, just hold your head up high and think to yourself ‘I am THE woman, powerful and strong’. Go women go!