Every year around Mother’s Day, especially in election years, we hear politicians talk about honoring and cherishing the role of motherhood in our society. But pregnant women in the workforce are often confronted with employment practices that force them to choose between following doctors’ orders for a healthy pregnancy and losing their jobs. We need [...]
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Why Transgender Rights Are Women’s Rights
Posted in Equity in the News, Sex Discrimination, The AAUW Community, Women & Economic Security, Women and Civil Rights, Women and Work, tagged Civil Rights Act of 1964, EEOC, Employment Nondiscrimination Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, gay, gender discrimination, gender identity, lesbian, Title VII, transgender on May 8, 2012, | 2 Comments »
Late last month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued an important decision protecting workers from sex discrimination in the workplace — but you may not have recognized it as such. On April 20, the EEOC released an opinion that said gender-identity discrimination is a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, [...]
Connecting Students with Local Branches
Posted in Educational Programs, NCCWSL, Student Advisory Council, Students & Educational Issues, The AAUW Community, tagged CO, Colorado, e-student affiliates, Regis University on May 4, 2012, | 1 Comment »
On Saturday, April 21, I participated in a panel at the AAUW of Colorado state convention with two accomplished women, Malcinia Conley and Danielle Norris, both of whom are emerging AAUW leaders. I spoke about my efforts to sign up AAUW e-student affiliates at Regis University, where I am a student; how I’ve engaged my [...]
AAUW Fellows and Grantees Gather for D.C. Luncheon
Posted in Educational Programs, Fellowships, Grants and Awards, Students & Educational Issues, The AAUW Community, tagged American Fellow, biologist, California, Career Development Grant, Following the Fellows, Madagascar, mentorship, San Diego on May 2, 2012, | Leave a Comment »
Last week, AAUW fellowship and grant recipients, local alumnae, and selection panelists gathered at the AAUW national office for our annual spring luncheon. In addition to enjoying lunch and dessert, women across generations and professional and academic fields made connections with one another. Sarah Weilant, a 2011–12 Career Development Grantee, and Diane Holt, a Career [...]
Students Speak Up about Sexual Harassment
Posted in AAUW research, Educational Programs, Sexual Harassment, Students & Educational Issues, The AAUW Community, Women and Civil Rights, Women's Health, tagged campus action project, Crossing the Line, High School, Indiana, sexual orientation, South Bend, spring break, St. Mary's College, suicide, Use Your Voice on May 1, 2012, | 1 Comment »
This spring break, as our college friends packed suitcases filled with tank tops and swimming suits, we loaded a car with box upon box of notebooks, pens, white easel pads, and lots of snacks and prepared to go back to high school. For our AAUW Campus Action Project, based on the research report Crossing the [...]
Let’s Talk about Sex
Posted in Sexism, Sexual Harassment, The AAUW Community, Women's Health, tagged abstinence, abstinence-only education, comprehensive sexual health education, healthy sexuality, National Sexual Violence Resource Center, NSVRC, SAAM, sexual assault awareness, sexual violence, sexuality on April 30, 2012, | 2 Comments »
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. A few weeks ago, Holly Kearl suggested some ideas on how you can be involved in raising awareness about sexual assault and violence. Before this month ends, I want to discuss another important issue — healthy sexuality. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center, which organizes the month of [...]
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