INSPIRATIONAL WINDOW – Innocence
ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: China's Unwanted Girls
ADELE BUTLER - Women of Spirit China's Unwanted Girls Today marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day and this morning I heard on The Current that there has been some progress in women’s fight for equality but there is still much to be done. I just read the same thing on Yahoo News. "The last century has seen an unprecedented expansion of women's legal rights and entitlements," Bachelet said, pointing to virtually universal voting rights for women, major inroads for … [Read more...]
Bullying – Sticks, stones and what to do
Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior manifested by the use of force or coercion to affect others, particularly when the behavior is habitual and involves an imbalance of power. It can include verbal harassment, physical assault or coercion and may be directed repeatedly towards particular victims, perhaps on grounds of race, religion, gender, sexuality, or ability. The "imbalance of power" may be social power and/or physical power. The victim of bullying is sometimes referred to as a … [Read more...]
ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: Elder Abuse
ADELE BUTLER - Women of Spirit: Elder Abuse Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2009 (House Resolution 448) “Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the Lord.” (Leviticus 19:32, NI) Last month we celebrated my mother’s 80th birthday. I was thrilled that my fiancé and her only grandchild were there for the momentous occasion. As I looked at her I couldn’t help but feel happy that she is still around. She and I used to live together until I … [Read more...]
