Incarcerated black woman whose pregnancy ends fatally fall victim to the daunting truth that infants born to black mothers die at twice the rate as those born to white mothers. The ERA can help change that.
Getting ‘Life,’ by Saving My Life
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When women defend themselves against domestic assault, they face incarceration.
How the U.S. Can Become a ‘Paradise of Gender Equality.’
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The aura of mystery surrounding gender equality in Sweden and Scandinavia is actually not a mystery at all.
Dear Colleague: When Due Process Matters More Than Equal Rights
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“We are dealing with a system that is innately blaming and shaming women for something that happened to them.”
Meet the First Transgender Judge in India
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“Those who once taunted me about my gender stand before me with folded hands waiting for a judgment on their case.”
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Women’s Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health: U.S. vs. Latin America
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It is only a salute to the flag, as long as cultural norms of patriarchy and religious values are held to a higher standard than the desire for women’s advancement.
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From Constitution to Classroom: Can an ERA Prevent Sexual Assault in K-12 Schools?
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Promoting gender equality is necessary to prevent sexualized violence at the K-12 level as well.
U.S. and South Korea: How Traditional Values with Religious Roots Still Impact Gender Inequalities
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Much like the role that Confucianist thought has played in shaping South Korean traditional gender norms, so too has Judeo-Christian, ancient Greek, and ancient Roman thought shaped American traditional beliefs.
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On Women’s Equality Day, We Can’t Take Anything For Granted
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In Central Park, the only two statues dedicated to women (Alice in Wonderland and Mother Goose) are not even for real women.