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Home: Current Issues: Feminism: LINKS_PAGE Current Issues: Feminism: LINKS_PAGEArticles:Should we have sex on the brain? - Norman DoidgeSome government programs are now offering dollars to universities, in the form of salaries and grants, if they hire women, and only women, for professorial science positions. But Dr. Doreen Kimura, one of the world leaders in the field of sex differences and cognition, points out there is "no evidence" for systemic discrimination against women in science. Recent neurological, hormonal, and psychological studies argue that men and women differ not only in their physical attributes, but cognitively in how they solve intellectual problems leading them to have different occupational preferences and skills. Read more... Susan B. Anthony: Pro-Life Feminist - Frederica Mathewes-GreenSusan B. Anthony, icon of modern-day feminism, would have been horrified at what is being done in her name. Writing passionately about the evils of abortion she sought to “eradicate this most monstrous crime.” Read more... The Changing Faces of Feminism - David ReardonMany people assume that feminism and the movement to legalize abortion are virtually synonymous. Read more... The feminine soul brings a distinct beauty to the faith - Father Raymond J. de SouzaThe feminine soul, created in love and for love, can be a lovely thing to encounter. Read more... The Fight for Muslim Women - Anne ApplebaumA feisty memoir from a controversial champion of female rights. Read more... The Lost Essence of Femininity - Genevieve KinekeThroughout history the Church has championed the education of all — boys and girls, offered positions of unprecedented authority and responsibility to women around the world, and reminded us constantly that the pre-eminent example of every virtue, aside from Our Lord and Redeemer, is a woman. In fact, without her cooperation, there would be no Lord and Redeemer! Now as we reflect on our own lives and the opportunities that this society offers to each of us, how do we determine what is authentically Catholic and what is specifically feminine? What actually sets us apart? Read more... The politics of the veil - Robert FulfordIn the 21st century, the Islamic burka, the fullface-and-body veil, adopted by more women every day, has become the most potent human symbol on earth. Read more... The Pope’s New Feminism - Mary Ann GlendonA vigorous proponent in international settings of social and economic justice for women, especially poor women, the Catholic Church has been a tireless voice for those whose voices are seldom heard in the corridors of power. Without glossing over the criticisms, this article provides evidence of an enviable historical record of concern for women by the Church. Read more... The Subjection Of Islamic Women And The Fecklessness Of American Feminism - Christian Hoff SommersThe subjection of women in Muslim societies — especially in Arab nations and in Iran — is today very much in the public eye. Read more... Uncovering the science of the sexes - Anne Marie OwensBiology, not patriarchy, is the culprit behind gender inequality in the workplace, a Montreal psychologist argues. Read more... What jihadists oppose most - George JonasSure, radical Islamists are upset by infidels and the existence of a Jewish state. But their biggest gripe of all? Feminism. Read more... What St. Paul Really Meant by Female 'Subordination' - Howard KainzThe Second Reading for Sunday, August 26, is from St. Paul (Ephesians 5:21-32), in which Paul offers the instruction in 5:22, "Wives should be subordinate to their husbands, as to the Lord." Read more... What women want - Barbara KayIt's the problem that won’t go away for professionally successful mothers: "work-life balance." Read more... What's Feminism Got to Do with It? - Elizabeth Fox-GenoveseFrom these women and men comes the really bad news for the feminist movement: The overwhelming majority of American women perceive feminism as irrelevant. In their view, feminism is not talking about the women's issues that most concern them and it is not writing a compelling story about women's lives. Worse, it is not writing a convincing story about our world. Read more... Who Wears the Pants - Megan BashamIn the past few years, stay-at-home moms have come under fire from some of feminism's most hard-line mouthpieces. Read more... Why Can't Women Be Priests? - Jason Evert1. Why doesn't the Church allow women to be priests? I know plenty of women who could give a more moving homily and be more understanding in the confessional. Read more... Women, Stop Submitting to Men - Russell D. MooreThose of us who hold to so-called "traditional gender roles" are often assumed to believe that women should submit to men. This isn’t true. Read more... Pages Updated On: Mon Apr 22 2013 - 18:52:53
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