Why Feminism?
Though we celebrate the great strides that have been made in
many areas (read Thank a Feminist!), we have a long way to go
- and much work to do - before the feminist ideals of equality
of opportunity and social and economic justice are met.
Why feminism? Because ...
- Rape, sexual abuse and domestic violence
continue to plague women in Nevada.
- Women continue to earn less than men - only about 76
cents to every dollar earned by men in Nevada. This inequity
not only impacts weekly paychecks but earnings over the course
of a career, impacting retirement and other income-based
benefits.
- Mothers in the workforce bear the triple burden of career,
household and child rearing work. Finding suitable, accessible,
safe and affordable child care is an enormous hurdle for many
working women.
Sex and pregnancy discrimination continues to hold women back
in the workplace.
- Women continue to be sexually harassed in school and workplaces.
- The gains that women have made are not guaranteed and are
under constant attack.
Read more about "Why Feminism?" at ALAS
(a blog). |
