Women's Issues - By Category
Politics & Women
Women politicians are entering the political arena in greater and greater numbers. As more and more female candidates are elected for the first time to public office, the changing face of leadership is growing more female. Get to know the politicians, advocates and activists and learn how earlier advancements laid the groundwork for women today.
Reproductive Rights and Issues
A great divide exists in this country, fueled by the debate over reproductive rights, contraception and prevention. Many thoughtful and passionate arguments have been put forth by pro-life and pro-choice advocates, and legislation has shifted back and forth over the years. Yet neither has seen a firm resolution to the ongoing conflict over Roe v. Wade.
Workplace Issues Facing Women
Many of the biggest workplace challenges facing women revolve around gender. Why do females still earn less than males holding the same job? Will the glass ceiling ever be shattered? Is a balance between family and career attainable? What will it take to establish a work environment where gender is a non-issue?
Girls, Teens, and Young Women
Growing up female in America is harder than ever. Media and peer pressure, teenage sex and abstinence, friendships and relationships - they all complicate your life when you're just trying to make it to adulthood.
International Women's Rights - Global Women's Rights
Around the world in nations big and small, the struggle to ensure women's rights is played out again and again with varying success. From the United Nation's international women's rights treaty to individual efforts taking place at the grassroots level, women are committed to equal access to self-determination, health, education, and leadership opportunities as men enjoy.
Inside & Out - Body Issues & Relationship Issues
Women struggle quietly with the drive to be authentic and accepted for who we are. Yet external pressures to fit the mold of the ideal woman surround us. These challenges sometimes manifest themselves in aspects of our lives and behaviors that may seem unrelated, but are part of the bigger picture of how we feel about ourselves and our relationships to others.
Parenting, Caregiving & Family Relationships
For women facing parenting and caregiving decisions, situations can run the gamut of circumstances and emotional states. There's joy in being able to stay at home, stress if you're part of the sandwich generation, optimism at the prospect of adoption, pressure to do right by your blended family, bittersweet feelings in caring for a parent or spouse, and grief over the death of a child.
Money Matters for Women
Effective money management is a skill everyone should master, yet women are much less likely than men to make financial planning a priority. Whether you're single, married, divorced, or handling your finances for the first time, tips, advice, and insight can help you solidify a secure financial future.
Life Transitions & Starting Over
The cyclical nature of women's lives means that we'll all face periods of transition and change. The chance to begin again or follow a different path is something more and more women are embracing - or talking about doing.
Media on Women - Images and Influences
It's no secret that women compare themselves to the female images they see portrayed on television, film, and advertising. At both the conscious and subconscious level, these media images of women lower self-esteem and affect behavior at every age and stage of life. We know they're unrealistic, yet they exert pressure on women to conform, and influence how we live, love, work and play.
Feminist Movement & Equal Rights
The fight for women's equality and the feminist movement have a long history with numerous players and participants. The freedoms and rights so many women take for granted today were hard-fought by women not so long ago.
Violence Against Women
It's a grim fact that violence against women exists and that it is frequently underreported. Many women never speak out because of shame, fear, and a feeling that they are somehow responsible for their victimization. There are resources and help for every woman, no matter what the situation. It's just a matter of taking that first step.
The Arts and Creativity
The unique perspective of women is never more apparent than in the arts. Writers, artists, performers all bring a distinctive aspect to their work, and serve as role models for other women to explore their own creative force.
Influential Women
Gandhi once said, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." Whether these influential women are familiar with the saying or not, they've taken the words to heart.
Community & Connection - Women's Groups
Women frequently reach beyond themselves to build community connections through friendships, women's groups, social opportunities and volunteering.