Women's Equality Archives - Page 21 of 49

Here is the perfect response to the Dove sketch ad

Women are not their worst critics! Here is great quote from one of the many outbursts to the DOVE sketches advertisements: “First of all, the whole entire world is critical of the way women look. Whether you are a supermodel, a teenager or even Secretary of State, if you’re a female, there are people all around

Lisa Belkin is a brilliant thinker and writer

Here is another great Lisa Belkin article on “the mommy business trip” stereotype. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/25/the-mommy-business-trip-a_n_3157664.html?utm_hp_ref=email_share

Instead of questioning gender barriers lets blame women, again

I practiced law for 20+ years. I refused to admit (even to myself) that there were any gender barriers. I (like all my brilliant and assertive female colleagues) fell hook-line-and sinker for the myth that women were their own worst enemies. We attended talk after talk to learn about what we were doing wrong.

Join in and support WAVAW on June 23 in the ScotiaBank Walk Run

Want to support Women Against Violence Against Women (WAVAW? Come join in on June 23 in the ScotiaBank half marathon/5k run-walk on in Vancouver Bc. Go to www.wavaw.ca and sponsor someone!

Do you think this hoody is sexy?

I saw two teens girls in a public bathroom the other day. One said to the other, “Do you think this hoody is sexy?” I looked up from my handwashing to see a girl about 13 yeras old looking in the mirror at her grey, worn out, oversized hoody. It draped down to her knees. I am fairly sure that

Must see Eve Ensler in Vancouver May 14

I have bought my tickets and can’t wait to see this amazing woman who has rocked the world with Vagina Monologues and One Billion Rising (remember February 14 events around the world?). She is doing a 19 city tour in the USA to promote her memoir: “In the Body of the World.” Come join

Female doctors are more likely to recommend preventative health tests

Recent research shows that female doctors were more likelt to prescribe flu shots, cancer screening and cholesterol testing that male doctors. Interesting. Dr Erica Frank from UBC led the study. [Source: Vancouver Sun, 9 April 2013]

Rehtaeh Parson’s suicide is our fault for tolerating sexualisation and rape

You must read the article by Anne Theriault about her take on the sicide of a girl who was gang raped a year prior. To quote her: “Where were the f##ing grownups who promised to take care of her?” We are all to blame for Rehtaeh Parson’s Suicide” Go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/anne-theriault-/rehtaeh-parsons-dead_b_3046999.html.

Minerva Career Kick Start Leadership Program is coming up

Minerva BC (Vancouver) is accepting applications fro its Career Kick Start Program to help women who are returning to work after time away. The program runs from May 14-Jun 18 (6 Tuesdays) from 9;30 to 4:30 at SFU downtown. Go to www.theminervafoundation.com to find out more. The deadline is April 23, 2013.

Only one country in the world has a majority of women in parliament

Thanks to Daphne Bramham who wrote a great article on the Rwanda majority-female parliament and how it is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. The genocide that killed most of the men in 1994 left women to lead in a very unique way. I am watching this rare situation with delight. [Source: Vancouver Sun,