Bijoyeta Das, Author at Women's eNews

Female Scholars in Exile Form Legion of Longing

By Bijoyeta Das ● Arts & Culture ● January 8, 2010

Exiled female writers find they have little in common with immigrants who come to the U.S. seeking material gains. Instead, they are often looking for the chance to find continuity and tell stories about their ruptured lives.

For Climate Activists, All Eyes on Copenhagen

By Bijoyeta Das ● Health & Science ● December 11, 2009

Women such as Gracen Johnson have been pouring time and energy into demonstrations pressing for lower global greenhouse gas emission standards. Now many of them are hoping the U.N. meeting in Copenhagen this week won’t be too disappointing.

Recesión Reduce la Red de Seguridad para Mujeres Inmigrantes

By Bijoyeta Das ● Uncategorized ● November 23, 2009

Una recesión no crea comportamiento abusivo, pero los consejeros en Massachusetts que se especializan en servir a las mujeres inmigrantes dicen que agrava el problema en todos los niveles. Mientras tanto, los recortes presupuestarios están reduciendo los servicios disponibles. La segunda de dos historias.

First Nation Women ‘Walk the Environmental Talk’

By Bijoyeta Das ● Health & Science ● October 22, 2009

Tomorrow’s global day of climate activism aims for media and political attention. First Nation women have another way. Since 2003, they’ve walked the shoreline of a Great Lake or major river, meditating on the needs of an unborn generation.

Recession Shrinks Safety Net for Immigrant Women

By Bijoyeta Das ● Arts & Culture ● October 16, 2009

A recession does not create abusive behavior, but counselors in Massachusetts who specialize in serving immigrant women say it aggravates the problem at all levels. Meanwhile, budget cuts are shrinking available services. The second of two stories.

Four Win Nobel Prizes; Guinea Protestors Raped

By Bijoyeta Das & Kimberly St.Louis ● Commentary ● October 10, 2009

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Immigrant Survivors of Abuse Seek Freedom

By Bijoyeta Das ● Crime & Law ● October 9, 2009

Immigrant women suffering from domestic abuse face particularly high hurdles in finding protective services. In the Boston area, some are finding their way to safety. The first of two stories.

Gender Gap in Schooling Measures Pendulum’s Motion

By Bijoyeta Das ● Uncategorized ● October 2, 2009

Young U.S. women are finishing high school, attending college and earning degrees at higher rates than men. A boys’ educational crisis (of arguable extent), two-income families and rising divorce rates help explain the widening gaps, onlookers say.

‘Dress for Success’ Keeps Up With Plus-Size Demand

By Bijoyeta Das ● Uncategorized ● August 2, 2009

In a dour economy one boutique that is going strong is Dress for Success, the provider of free clothes for job seekers in need. The Boston store, named the best of 94 affiliates worldwide, is keeping up with the strong demand for plus-size clothing.

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