By Orion Donovan-Smith* In the context of international aid and development work, the archetype of the Oppressed Third-World Woman is a common motif, frequently evoked in justifying interventions—humanitarian, military, and other—in the name of women’s rights. This attitude is generally premised on a depiction of women in the developing world as passive subjects oppressed by [...]
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Everyday -ism’s
A Writing Theme for You(th) inspired by the Pathways in Global Health Conference & Global 99 Spring panel How do we confront oppression in our every day life? How do we call out those small acts of racism, sexism, bigotry, prejudice, ableism, and stop them in their tracks? Login Now & Start Writing or leave [...]
Hands Off Our Bodies and Our Rights!
Event Title & Host Hands Off Our Bodies and Our Rights! Website http://www.facebook.com/events/374397482583592/ When? Thursday, April 5th – 5:30PM Where? University of Washington – Thomson Hall room 211 Why? Come hear what socialists have to say about the origins of women’s oppression, an activist strategy for fighting sexism, and why we need socialism to ultimately [...]
ASUW’S 11th Annual Vagina Monologues
Event Title & Host ASUW’S 11th Annual Vagina Monologues Website https://www.facebook.com/events/213845608702656/ When? Feb. 16th – Feb. 18th, 7 PM. Where? Kane 130, UW Campus Why? To spark radical dialogue about vaginas and female-identified humans! Description The ASUW Women’s Action Commission is proud to announce the 11th Annual ASUW “Vagina Monologues” production!Thursday, February 16th at [...]
