[NOW News] Misogyny: A Public Health Crisis

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BELOW THE BELT MISOGYNY: A PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS "Certain instances of sexual assault, rape and other violent acts against women get a lot of media coverage, but the reports are rarely framed as evidence of a serious public health crisis and a society still struggling with misogyny. More often, incidents make news because of the alleged perpetrator's celebrity status or the salaciousness of the crime, a trend that has fostered a frightening trivialization of violence against women," writes NOW President Kim Gandy in her bi-weekly column. Read more NOW DENOUNCES DEPORTATION OF IMMIGRANT RIGHTS ADVOCATE ELVIRA ARELLANO "In a cold-hearted and punitive manner, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency ignores pleas from mothers and fathers who have lived, worked, paid taxes, and formed families in this country not to be separated from their children," says Olga Vives, Executive Vice President. Read more OPPOSING VIEW: RETIRE GENDER STEREOTYPES Of the many arguments being made for single-sex learning environments, the most basic rely on gender stereotypes that really ought to be history by now. The notion that the sexes can't be taught together because boys are unruly and girls are timid insults both sexes. Education models based on stereotypes drive the sexes apart and socialize our kids to perpetuate these divisions throughout their lives. Read more FALL INTERNSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED The deadline to apply for fall internships at NOW has been extended until September 7. Submit your application today! MORE RECOMMENDED READING: Woman who claimed gang rape faces trial - by Erik Holmes, Air Force Times An Unjust Judge - by Nan Aron, The Washington Post Women's March Into Office Slows - by June Kronholz, The Wall Street Journal		HIGH SPEED INTERNET IS A FEMINIST ISSUE High speed Internet has the power to greatly enhance democratic and civic participation, and improve the delivery of health care, education, job training, public safety and other services. Ask Congress to support national policy that would encourage the deployment of high speed Internet throughout the country. Take Action | Learn more about high speed Internet MISSED THE CONFERENCE? WANT TO SHARE MEMORIES WITH FRIENDS? Video clips of each of the speakers from the plenary sessions at the Conference are now available on YouTube. Watch them NOW! FREEDOM ON OUR TERMS: A NEW AGENDA FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS From Nov. 18-21, 1977, over 20,000 people gathered in Houston for the National Women's Conference. Thirty years later, activists of all ages are invited to convene at Hunter College in New York City (Nov. 9-11, 2007) to create an updated agenda for women and girls. The conference will unite feminist activists of different generations by providing a forum for dialogue, debate and advocacy that will define common ground and foster appreciation of differences. Registration is only $30. Learn More NOW SUPPORTS THE FAIR PAY RESTORATION ACT The Fair Pay Restoration Act is the Senate's companion to the House bill that passed last month reestablishing reasonable rules for filing pay discrimination lawsuits. Read more TAKE ACTION FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS! Repeal the Global Gag Rule Help Working Families Strike a Balance Lift the Ban: Repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell Stop Denying Emergency Contraception to our Servicewomen and more!
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