About Womens Issues: February Edition: V-Day, the Oscars, and More

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Womens Issues Womens Issues Issues & Impact Gender Bias Movers & Shakers From Linda Lowen, your Guide to Womens Issues Happy February! The month brings many bright spots -- Valentines Day for couples, V-Day for those of us who want to end violence against women, and the Oscars for all that red-carpet glamour. This week's newsletter includes a review of one of the year's most empowering films for women, a mom's view of single sex education for boys, and a look at why the women and girls of Haiti are the focus of this year's V-Day events. V-Day's Spotlight Campaign - Helping the Women of Haiti I always look forward to February. Not just because my birthday falls in February as does Valentines Day, a couple of presidents' birthdays and a winter break for school-age kids. No, I like February because of the following story...Read more On Oscar Nominees, Iron Ladies & Women At/In the Movies Last week this wishy-washy writer saw The Iron Lady, and between Meryl Streep's career-topping performance and Margaret Thatcher's powder-blue coated steel will I was the Jelly Lady, slumped in my seat as the house lights went up...Read more Review of The Iron Lady - Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher Like many historical figures of mythic proportions, the image of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as an uncompromising, inflexible and formidable politician is so firmly rooted in our minds that we forget she was once a wife, mother, and a political novice -- a shopkeeper's daughter who struggled to earn respect and gain support in an exclusively male domain...Read more See More About:  groundbreaking women  milestones in women's history  women in politics Moms With Sons - Single Sex Education for Boys There are few parenting choices that can create as much stress and indecision as figuring out where to send your child to school. This question is even more pertinent for parents of boys. You may have heard that boys are at a disadvantage academically today, as the educational system typically responds better to girls' learning styles...Read more See More About:  parent child relationships  single sex education  mothers and sons Women's Issues Ads Womens Shoes Womens Clothing Islam Women Womens Fitness Womens Dresses Featured Articles International Women's Rights - Global Women's Rights Inside & Out - Body Issues & Relationship Issues Parenting, Caregiving & Family Relationships Money Matters for Women Life Transitions & Starting Over Media on Women - Images and Influences   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. 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 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Social Media Safety Tips for Women Decade of Women Who Changed the World What Men Think About Sex & Porn Protect Yourself From Cyberstalking Is 'Having It All' Possible? Advertisement