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Inclusive language inside the Christian community
(2005-05-11)
Traditional Christian theology is grounded in historical scriptures and teachings that use gendered language when referring God. This gives rise to the use of male pronouns and gender descriptions of “God” in Christianity. Feminist theology provides a framework to reconcile these gendered philosophical foundations with a ...
It depends on what you mean by community: Community building among undergraduate students within the Women Studies Department at the University of Washington
(2005-05-11)
Using participatory research, the author explores attitudes and perceptions of current and former undergraduate students in the Women Studies Department of a large U.S. university regarding the concept of “community.” Based on this research, the author develops strategies for identifying and overcoming barriers to community ...
Effects of the Thin Ideal in Magazines on Women, The
(2005-05-11)
The popular portrayal of the feminine physical ideal in advertisements found in popular fashion magazines is unrealistic, unhealthy, and does not accurately reflect the range of body types and sizes in society. Feminist magazines, such as Bitch and Fierce, challenge these unrealistic ideals by critiquing popular fashion ...
Barriers: An analysis of the use of safer sex methods in the queer community
(2005-05-11)
Women who have sex with women are at risk for sexually transmitted infections. Often these communities fail to practice safer sex, due to a lack of education about potential risks. Safer sex education targeted to queer women in these communities, combined with wider access to barrier methods, would reduce the prevalence of ...
Institutionalization of motherhood in Japan, The: The Evolution of "Mother" since the Meiji Restoration of 1868
(2005-09-01)
The author traces the evolution of the role of the mother in the Japanese family from the beginning of the Meiji Restoration of 1868 through 1996. An analysis of three contemporary Japanese women's magazines - Fujingaho, Kateigaho, and Josei Zasshi - is used to discuss both the mother's place in the Japanese home and in ...
Book of fusion, The: The lesbian identity integration fictional narrative
(2005-05-11)
The author explores a range of fictional works written by lesbians and containing lesbian protagonists, through the framework of lesbian identity stage models. The relative merits of five models are compared in describing the process of lesbian identity establishment. The historical development of the lesbian novel is then ...
Creating world woman leaders: Missions, mechanisms, and experiences of empowerment at the Seattle Girls’ School
(2005-05-11)
The Seattle Girls’ School is unique in its mission statement specifically directing the school to empower its students. In exploring the success of this single-sex middle school, the author places the school within the wider context of single-sex education, gender bias, and female adolescent development. Data analysis from ...
Select Your Player: Stereotype Interplay in Video Game Commercial Advertising from Japan and the United States
(2005-09-02)
This documentary video provides commentary on the portrayal of women in the video game advertising industry. Clips of video game commercials are presented with commentary on gender stereotypes and the representation of women. It joins video game studies, critical commercial analysis, and a feminist perspective to give clues ...
Radical Education and Social Change: An Experiment in Student-Driven Democratic Feminist Education
(2006-06-30)
An undergraduate class, "Radical Education and Social Change," was offered at the University of Washington in Winter 2006. The course was designed and taught by students. The class was an intentional departure from the mainstream classroom environment and embraced feminist and anti-authoritarian methods.
Factors Affecting "Fight or Flight" and "Tend or Befriend" Responses to Stress
(2005-07-06)
For decades research with animals and humans has suggested that the “fight or flight” response is essential to dealing with stress. New research posits that gender issues may influence the stress response. Recently Taylor (2000) described the “tend and befriend” response to stress that may be more typical of females than ...