But even in these regions countries
go against the tide - with Qatar having a higher female participation rate than the UK.
It is true that it is challenging to
go against the tide of cultural expectations about motherhood, and I have seen so many talented women leave jobs they love to raise their children.
But if you are still reading, since your curiosity is now suitably piqued, perhaps you may gain from this particular 10pc rule and may also end up appreciating the writer's endeavour to
go against the tide and repeatedly bring to the fore topics which the proponents of free markets don't want discussed at any forum.
No matter how uncomfortable it is to
go against the tide, the 22 members of the Consultative Committee (Con-com) handpicked by the President were one in pushing for the major change in the country's form of government, which they believe will set the country free from decades of political and economic shackles-entrenched systems and practices that lie at the root of most problems.
"Certain people
go against the tide for their own private ends and go against morality; the barrier of tariffs wantonly rise, and the stick of hegemony is raised all around," the commentary said.
Historically, the voters in K-P tend to
go against the tide with a divided vote bank.
The tenth year of the White Crow award, celebrating young people and activists who break prejudices and
go against the tide. At a time when most of Slovak society, including President Andrej Kiska, perceives corruption and cronyism as a pressing and evident problem, two young people received the White Crow award for pointing out the dubious state of orders.
Being modern is when you can
go against the tide, and say, 'This is who I am.'
A private life ensures that each person can create his or her own unique identity and determine his or her life's direction - the right to fail along the way or to
go against the tide. The right to privacy is thus a prerequisite for active democracy.
Maybe, just maybe, we should
go against the tide. And that was what we exactly did.
It takes real effort to
go against the tide, especially when delegates' work is all done voluntarily.
While many clubs see trophies as a sign of a successful manager, Andrew wasn't afraid to
go against the tide, creating a mixed club that allowed everyone to play no matter their religious background.
And Mr Blair paid tribute to "" Labour leader Ed Miliband, saying: "He is his own man, with his own convictions and determined to follow them even when they
go against the tide. I respect that."
He showed on this, as on other issues, he is his own man, with his own convictions and he is determined to follow them even when they
go against the tide. I respect that."
IT is just like Mahesh Bhatt to
go against the tide. At a time when popular plays are being adapted into Bollywood movies and theatre artists are making a beeline for the silver screen, the celebrated producer- director is looking forward to seeing his classic films come alive on stage.