51 Pretty Shocking Facts That Make Things Harder For Every Woman You Have Ever Met, Laci Green According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, feminism is "the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities." That's it. That's all it is. Some of you might be saying to yourselves, "But don't feminists want to destroy us all and hate men and eat babies and stuff?" To which I respond: I think you are confusing feminism with Dr. Evil. They aren't really the same. So … [Read more...]
The word it out, rumors are true: “I am a Feminist!”, Laci Green
Gloria Steinem – WOMAN of ACTION™
A Celebration of Women™ has been inspired to Celebrate the Life of one of our world's leading voices for all women. This powerhouse has walked the walk in many areas of the development and growth of the woman's movement. WOMAN of ACTION™ Gloria Steinem "Don't worry about your background, whether it's odd or ordinary, use it, build on it." -Gloria Steinem Gloria Marie Steinem was born in Toledo, Ohio, on March 25, … [Read more...]
“A Vindication of the Rights of Women,” Mary Wollstonecraft
"A Vindication of the Rights of Women" A Vindication of the Rights of Woman: with Strictures on Political and Moral Subjects (1792), written by the 18th-century British feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, is one of the earliest works of feminist philosophy. In it, Wollstonecraft responds to those educational and political theorists of the 18th century who did not believe women should have an education. She argues that women ought to have an education commensurate with their position in … [Read more...]
ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: Forced Virginity Tests
WOMEN of our WORLD Take Action! Forced Virginity Tests in Africa, India and Middle East ... isn't this IMMORAL in itself, as there is zero dignity or respect in the action. Can you imagine being forced to have virginity tests and then if it turns out that you are not a virgin, you would be charged with prostitution? Seems far fetched and downright ridiculous but this is the reality for Egyptian protesters. Amnesty International has today called on the Egyptian authorities to … [Read more...]