Valeria Marchetti, Author at Women's eNews

Sardinian Town Bows to Italy’s ‘Pink-Street’ Project

By Valeria Marchetti ● Arts & Culture ● May 17, 2012

Italy has very few women’s names on its signs for streets and plazas, according to female geographers. In an effort to end this “cultural invisibility,” they are pushing for a 50-50 division in male-female signage.

Italy’s Mafia Survivors Take Risks for Justice

By Valeria Marchetti ● Commentary ● March 22, 2012

Italy held a national day of mourning for people killed by the Mafia on March 21. Wives, daughters and mothers of the survivors also have paid a price. Two of them, described here, have led the struggle for justice.

Italy’s Sex Scandals Jar View of Women’s Success

By Valeria Marchetti ● Crime & Law ● October 26, 2011

One of Silvio Berlusconi’s “escorts” has publicly encouraged women to view their beauty as a marketable asset. Some of the prime minister’s political opponents say his tenure has degraded the atmosphere for women in the work force.

Vogue Italy’s Cover Called Anorexic in Fashion

By Valeria Marchetti ● Arts & Culture ● September 26, 2011

In conjunction with fashion week in Italy, the cover of fashion magazine Vogue features a model with a Photoshop waistline inspired by the Guinness Book of World Records. An editor defends the image and denies it could cause any harm.

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Sardinian Town Bows to Italy’s ‘Pink-Street’ Project

Italy’s Mafia Survivors Take Risks for Justice

Italy’s Sex Scandals Jar View of Women’s Success

Vogue Italy’s Cover Called Anorexic in Fashion