A Few Thoughts on Media Sexism and Conservative Women
A message to progressives who use sexist insults against women and right-wingers who try to distract and discredit NOW.
Author: National Organization for Women
Islamophobia, Homophobia and Anti-Choice Terrorism Serve Common Goal of Oppression
The recent news story about a man who attacked three separate groups — a Planned Parenthood office, a mosque, and a church he deemed supporting the LGBTQ community — is another example of something true feminists have known all along: You cannot advocate for the rights of one oppressed group without acknowledging the interconnectedness of the struggles of all oppressed people in society.
Women’s Rights: The Rejected “Pet Project” of Afghanistan?
Just two days before the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, the Post reported on a “shift” in the U.S. Agency for International Development’s approach toward promoting women’s rights. Apparently women in Afghanistan are getting the shaft because gender equality does not make the list of USAID’s main concerns.
Cheers for Wisconsin NOW in Fighting for Women’s Union Organizing
Today Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signed into law the disastrous bill that undermines union workers’ rights. Despite this enormous injustice, it’s heartening to note the many activists who stood up for the people. Wisconsin NOW strongly opposed Walker’s efforts and called attention to the fact that the bill targets unions comprised largely of women.
Charlie Sheen Circus Shines Spotlight on Sexist Gender Roles
The traditional gender roles we’ve lived with for so many centuries, and which we seem unable to fully extricate ourselves from, are designed to benefit men, and they make men feel superior to women. These traditional roles were NOT conceived as a partnership, though most feminists would argue that the role of mother and homemaker should be viewed as every bit as important as the role of breadwinner.
