Comments on: Did You Know?

By: christyjones

christyjones — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:04:58 +0000

20tauri: I agree, the use of technology is of great help in getting the word out about women’s issues. Social media in particular is helping to make tremendous inroads (Facebook, Twitter, blog posts as examples). I guess my patience level is outpacing the actual changes (vs. getting the word out), sigh. But I am very thankful for technology and what it brings to the visibility & action tables!

Jackie: thanks for your story – yes I’m afraid I agree with you that employment discrimination is still in the minds of some…

By: Jackie Littleton

Jackie Littleton — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:33:34 +0000

Mary Lou Forbes’ story reminded me of my job interview with the editor of a small town Texas paper back in the early 60′s. Coming off an internship at the El Paso Times and working on the Boeing Company house organ, I was confident I would be hired. The editor congratulated me on my “clippings” and background, but finally admitted he wouldn’t hire me. “I just don’t want another woman on the staff,” he said. They may not say it these days, but there are a lot of employers still thinking it and acting on it!

By: JW

JW — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:54:10 +0000

Is anyone working to address the lyrics in the song “Don’t Trust Me” by the band 3OH3? This song is widely distributed, the lyrics are offensive and insulting. Helen Keller is mentioned in the refrain. She is reportedly the first deafblind person to earn a college degree. She graduated from Radcliffe in 1904. Please note if anyone is working publicly to address these lyrics.

By: 20tauri

20tauri — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:51:22 +0000

Great post. I hadn’t seen that video before, but it’s definitely a wake-up call in a lot of respects! But to your point, I certainly know that we all still need to work our butts off to ensure that women achieve real equality, but I’d argue that we can’t overlook that these rapid advances in technology are certainly helping to make that happen. I mean, before the Internet came about, one single person would have had a lot less success in tracking down and getting in touch with women (and men) who are interested in promoting true gender equality. By continuing to do what you’re doing–i.e. spreading information digitally and recruiting others to become evangelists for the cause–you and other women’s interest groups are helping to achieve that goal.