I have one to add- "The Ecofeminist Newsletter" $5/year (more or less)
back issues are $1. Women's Studies, Washington State University,
Pullman, WA 99164-4032 (509)335-1794;fax (509)335-4171.
I have a Spring 1994 issue, so they are probably getting ready to publish
again. It has a bibliography section you might be interested in.
Cheers,
Michelle
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In reply to how young women perceive gender equity> I am 23, I guess
that would be considered young, and while I read many of the older
members of this list discussing most young women feeling the world is
gender equal, I do not find the same perception true of myself or the
young women I spend time with. The majority of women I know are
realistic about the struggles women face, and often overwhelmed. There
is a perception that discrimination has become more subtle, and hence
more difficult to fight. No longer (in theory) will a woman be told she
cannot be hired because she should stay with her family, now there are
more subtle reasons given, although the underlying reason may be the
same. Sexual harrasment is often occuring in subtle ways that are more
difficult to prove and confront because it is easier for the perpetrator
to say it was, "just a joke." Abortion is legal, but barely available,
making it more difficult to mobilize the forces of women and men who
believe in safe and legal abortions. The subtle underpinnings of sexual
discrimination are difficult to put a name to, and even harder to fight.
So, I do not think that most young women believe the world is an equal
place for men and women, I do think most of us are realizing we need new
methods to identify and fight gender inequality. Just a few thoughts,
interested to hear responses.
Rachel Vaughn
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Since you asked for my opinion on wheter to concetrate on changes
in your lifestyle or fighting the system I offer a few thoughts...
Fight back! and use your lifestyle changes to give you the
strength you need to fight alone. You may not be alone, but only
if you are prepared to stand alone will you remain true to your
message.
As a former leader of a major 100 year old environmental group, I
saw in-fighting, absorbtion with process and procedure,
separateness between paid staff and volunteers, compromise and
total sell outs.
Yes there is strength in numbers, but there is also exploitation
of any organized group that is visible. Lawyers say "Sue!" Paid
staffers say, "We are in charge here." Boards and lobbyists say,
"Let's be reasonable" and compromise.
HOW to stop the exploitation and destruction? One person at a
time. Don't worry. Just do it. If it is wrong say so. You can
take a cardboard sign to the street and stand there saying it is
wrong. You can invite friends over and talk to them about it.
You can write. Don't stop. Your words are seeds upon the water.
Carol Meeds
Jupiter, Florida
