School Survival Case

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Women have an immense impact on the economic, social, and political stature of community, and play a significant role in the progression of a developing nation. As child bearers, upbringings, and half of a population, women impact not only the current standing of a community, but the economic, social, and political progress of that community. Education can allow a woman to break barriers for herself and her community. She can raise better educated children, who can further impact positive change and raise better children, so thus an educated woman becomes a cyclical form of positive progress. Therefore, it is crucial that all girls in developing nations have the opportunity to continue their education without fear of abuse, violence, or assault. However, one of the largest reasons girls in developing nations leave schools prematurely is the increase in violence and sexual assault towards girls as they get older. Unfortunately, many girls drop out of school after puberty, as external threats become increasingly violent. According to the CIA world fact book, 23% of girls in India, 40% of girls in China, and 60.2% of girls in Kenya drop out of school after puberty. This pencil case is designed to raise awareness of the obstacles women face going to school. Rather than including functional pencils, I have designed a pencil box that includes pencils that hold plan B pills, Acetaminophen pills, and a rape whistle in order to highlight the extremities that a woman would have to go through to survive and continue her education. This kit is primarily designed for the self-preservation of a woman, so rather than compartmentalization methods to enhance the utility of the pencil case, I have only created one tray, under which there is a Zen garden to allow girls in school a means of coping with the constant anxieties of attending school. Finally, the handle above the pencil case doubles as an emergency weapon. If a girl feels immediately threatened against an unarmed perpetrator, she may use the spikes on the flower handle to block an assailant.