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Womens Issues Womens Issues Issues & Impact Gender Bias Movers & Shakers From Linda Lowen, your Guide to Womens Issues A town that decriminalized domestic violence because it didn't want to pay to prosecute perpetrators who beat their partners. A decades-old term that's recently resurfaced to plague women about their looks. Who needs pretend horrors for Halloween when there's plenty of scary stuff facing women in real life? On a lighter note, if you're like me -- still debating what to wear to costume parties this upcoming weekend -- I've included a link to fun affordable DIY costumes for women, including ideas for a Lady Gaga bubble outfit. Happy Halloween! Recession Cuts Support for Abuse Victims It doesn't take a federally funded study to show there's a link between economic hardship and domestic violence. Both anecdotal and factual evidence indicate that partner abuse has been on the rise in the past few years... Read more The 6 Words Behind 'Butterface' I know what a cheesehead is, but I'd never heard of a butterface until a twentysomething friend used the term to describe a woman he'd met... Read more What is a Butterface? Is It Sexist? What is a butterface, butter face or buttaface? Despite the smooth, rich and creamy connotations of the word butter, butterface is not a compliment but a putdown. It is most commonly used to describe a female who is... Read more See More About:  sexist attitudes  dating and sex  body image and self-esteem DIY Halloween Costumes for Women Don't spend your hard-earned cash on those flimsy costumes from the Halloween superstore. You can make creative, fun, and affordable costumes all by yourself. Here's how... See More About:  costumes for women  costumes for men  costume ideas Women's Issues Ads Halloween Fun Halloween Ideas Kids Scary Halloween Scary Decor Decor for Halloween Featured Articles Workplace Issues Facing Women Girls, Teens, and Young Women International Women's Rights - Global Women's Rights Inside & Out - Body Issues & Relationship Issues Parenting, Caregiving & Family Relationships Money Matters for Women   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Linda Lowen Womens Issues Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Womens Issues newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month I Chose a Mastectomy to Avoid Breast Cancer Study Supports Breast Removal What is a Prophylactic Mastectomy? Advertisement