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Home: Current Issues: Feminism: LINKS_PAGE Current Issues: Feminism: LINKS_PAGEArticles: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'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... Pages Updated On: 08-Mar-2011 - 19:01:24
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