http://womanstats.org/blog.htm WomanStats Blog en-us Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:23:25 -0800 http://womanstats.org/blog.htm#calkins She completed every requirement for a PhD, and although her Harvard professors enthusiastically supported her, she was denied the honor of actually receiving it.  She was then offered the degree by Radcliffe, Harvard’s college for women, but politely turned it down, stating that she had done the work at Harvard.  Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:23:25 -0800 RSSPECT-001037680 http://womanstats.org/blog.htm#miraclediet But the saddest thing is that it seems as though no matter WHAT the standard of beauty is, it will always be detrimental to women.  Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:55:29 -0800 RSSPECT-001035592 http://womanstats.org/blog.htm#firingpregnant According to the New York Times, during the past year pregnant women who have lost their jobs have risen by over 50%. How could this be? Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:23:31 -0800 RSSPECT-001031867 http://womanstats.org/blog.htm#jesusfeminist "By a feminist is meant a person who is in favor of, and who promotes, the equality of women with men, a person who advocates and practices treating women primarily as human persons (as men are so treated) and willingly contravenes social customs in so acting." Using events recorded in the gospels, and a history of ancient Palestine as a nation (and thus its treatment of women) Swidler eloquently describes the brave feminist acts Christ demonstrated even in the presence of the Pharisees and Sadducees who perpetuated women's suppression. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:20:42 -0800 RSSPECT-001029753 http://womanstats.org/blog.htm#paradise When most of us think of island countries like Fiji and the Solomon Islands, we picture colorful plant life, gorgeous ocean views, and a place removed from troubles and fears; in short, we picture a sort of paradise. These are also the first things that come to my mind when I think of these and similar places. That is, they were the first things that came to my mind before I became a WomanStats coder. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:39:31 -0800 RSSPECT-001028272 http://womanstats.org/blog.htm#penelope Though education can usually dispel myths of FGM being necessary for good hygiene, linked to Islamic or Christian beliefs, or able to prevent a newborn’s death, education will not always grant a woman social acceptance or guarantee her a husband.  Education, it seems, is not the be-all end-all answer to the world’s human rights questions. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:47:58 -0800 RSSPECT-001025632 http://womanstats.org/blog.htm#volunteer Is volunteering a leech to femininity? Is it just a system that is perpetuating cultural expectations and limitations? Or can it be a stepping-stone to success for women? Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:46:54 -0800 RSSPECT-001023815 http://womanstats.org/blog.htm#niece I remember one of my first training meetings asking Professor Hudson (WomanStats BYU facilitator) "What does FGM stands for?" Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:02:42 -0800 RSSPECT-001022071 http://womanstats.org/blog.htm#goldman At the beginning of this semester I had a professor explain to my political philosophy class that he was including a woman in the curriculum for the first time ever. I was impressed. A professor had identified a problem with what he was teaching and he took steps to fix it; because women have done something, and he was going to make us aware of this. The day finally came for us to learn about the famous American anarchist, Emma Goldman. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:55:11 -0800 RSSPECT-001017875 http://womanstats.org/blog.htm#motherwork So, about eleven hours per day is devoted to taking care of house and home, and that’s for a student that gets to take frequent breaks because of an amazing husband. At this rate, I should earn a monthly salary ($14 x 11 hours x 7 days x 4 weeks) = $4,312. If I got paid overtime, it would be increased to $4,900. That’s almost $60,000 per year. Not bad, I say. Now here’s a question for you: where are my social security benefits? I hate making what I do sound like merely a career, because I am working at things that I love and enjoy, but it IS labor. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:02:27 -0800 RSSPECT-00997670 http://womanstats.org/blog.htm#technorati ASCSX8GGRYD5 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:06:52 -0800 RSSPECT-00991593 http://womanstats.org/blog.htm#technorati PKGRV3MW24CB Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:00:28 -0800 RSSPECT-00991590 http://womanstats.org/blog.htm#asylum There is definitely still work to be done, but I, for one, am proud of the step my country has made towards offering women like Ms. Alvarado and L.R. protection from horrific violence. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:46:27 -0800 RSSPECT-00980295 http://womanstats.org/blog.htm#sierraleone While it would be heartless to put all the blame on families who desire to help the mother but are truly impoverished, it would be an injustice to many other women of Sierra Leone to not mention the devastating affect their lack of decision making power and monetary capital is having on their lives. For many of these women, the price, in fact, for lack of power within the family and money is death. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:39:30 -0800 RSSPECT-00978697 http://womanstats.org/blog.htm#china October 1 was the sixty year anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. This event made me think about how women’s lives have changed in China since then. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:48:28 -0700 RSSPECT-00973828