Category Archives: World

UN Commision on the Status of Women: 52 Session

Posted on April 9, 2008 by tekanji

So, the report for the Fifty-second Session of the UN Commision on the Status of Women has just been released. Here’s an excerpt from the ‘It Is Time For The World To Make Women A Priority’ press release: “It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, World | 5 Comments

Suggested Actions for White Feminist Allies from Katie

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Katie

On my blog, I had just linked to an excellent and common example by BrownFemiPower of white women getting credit for helping women at large when they’ve actually done a lot of harm to women. How did they do this … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse, rape, and domestic violence, Classism, Discrimination, Eradicating Divisive Discourse, Feminism, Gender issues, Multiculturalism, Privilege, Privilege in Action, Racism, The Evil -ism's, USA, World | 4 Comments

Behind Closed Doors

Posted on April 6, 2005 by tekanji

Lest we forget what can hide underneath a veneer of equality, the New York times has published this article by Lizette Alvarez that reminds us that public acceptance does not necessitate private practice. Continue reading →

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