Women's Issues Magazine

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• Other People Have It Worse

  [CN: bullying, sexual assault] I had a client recently who spent most of his childhood as a target of relentless bullying and physical violence at school. Now,... Read more

  The 27 October 2015 by   Brute Reason
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• BlackWomenStandUp.com Continues Its Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative…

  

  Through its Cancer Memorial and Survivor Walls, Black Women Stand Up honors the lives of black women and women of color who have transitioned on from breast... Read more

  The 14 October 2015 by   Blackwomenstandup
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• Why Do We Still Belittle Female Leaders?

  

  The Dalai Lama If a woman were to take over his role, the Dalai Lama said in September, she “must be attractive, otherwise it is not much use. Read more

  The 09 October 2015 by   Juliez
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• Why We Still Need A Woman On The $20 Bill

  

  AAUW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=27 v=G_ikzQM93W8 I took a seat on a vinyl chair next to my father in the event room of the American Legion in Weehawken,... Read more

  The 05 October 2015 by   Juliez
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• Julie Bindel Statement on Withdrawing from Feminism In London

  Julie’s blog is down, so she’s asked me to host her statement here — I think it’s brilliant and am honoured to publish it.... Read more

  The 29 September 2015 by   Weekwoman
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• An Interview with Photographer Ashley Armitage

  

  21-year-old Seattle-based photographer and filmmaker Ashley Armitage’s work is largely a tribute to female friendships and femininity. Read more

  The 25 September 2015 by   Juliez
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• Is Passion Necessary?

  Lately I’ve been finding the idea that your work should be your passion about as oppressive as the idea that work should be boring well-paid drudgery or that yo... Read more

  The 21 September 2015 by   Brute Reason
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• Why We Can’t Simply Ban Microaggressions On Campuses

  

  Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWVU3BCXcYk “Where are you really from?” “What are you?” “You don’t look Latina.” “Microaggressions” are “brief and... Read more

  The 11 September 2015 by   Juliez
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• The Everyday Sexism of Dating

  

  In theory, dating can be an incredible opportunity for two individuals to model gender-based equality and mutual respect. In practice, however, women are still... Read more

  The 09 September 2015 by   Juliez
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• The Truth About Gamergate and Online Harassment

  

  “GTFO” directed by Shannon Sun-Higginson Despite composing the majority of video game players, women are frequently attacked within the gaming community. Read more

  The 03 September 2015 by   Juliez
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