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This pretty directly hits on some of the pieces of legislation that have never been passed in the US re. women's rights, beyond the commonly discussed ERA.
Also, we talked today about the importance of women in the legislature, but this looks at what the current executive branch is working on for women.
The closing of the article also makes an interesting point:
Looking at the larger political picture, which encompasses a disastrous oil spill, two wars, a high unemployment rate, a volatile stock market and, until recently, health care reform taking up the majority of the floor time, the argument could be made that the administration hasn't had much time--or political capital--for much else. [women's rights/issues] But O'Neil says now is the time to move forward. "Women are consistently told to wait in line and women are always being polite for some other priority to come ahead of women's equality, but if the president takes a leadership role, things will get done," says O'Neil.
Not much other commentary from me here, but definitely a topical article and an easy read.
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Thanks for sharing this Forbes article. It's important to know what efforts the present Administration is working on promote or enhance the roles of women in leadership.
During National Women's Health Week, Christina M. Tchen, Executive Director of the White House Council on Women and Girls, and Kathleen Sebelius, Health and Human Services Secretary, hosted a round table discussion at Stich DC, a yarn store in Washington, DC.
The meeting of 7 women small business owners was one of many vital conversations to be held around the country. The group shared stories that show how small businesses are struggling from high health care costs. The meeting also helped create a dialouge on the effects skyrocketing health care costs have on these women and their families.
Ms. Tchen is also Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. The Office of Public Engagement has been active in listening to these issues and spearheading a nationwide conversation.
Interesting article! While it claims that the administration hasn't made enough effort to promote women's advocacy - I do think it's important to note the President's appointment of many women to his administration , perhaps more than any of his predecessors...? While this article does not note a direct connection between that and advocacy, seeing women in these roles help to promote women's rights - serving as an example for our youngest and oldest generations as to the progress that has been made in this area (along with the efforts that are still yet to come). These women are role models and their abilities to hold such jobs make them inspirational, proving that women are just as capable as men to maintain positions in politics.
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