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PhoenixAbove

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3. 1 - Reproductive and Contraceptive Choice

Thu Dec 8, 2011, 08:45 AM

Dec 2011

The fact that we have to keep circling the wagons around #1 is driving me batshit insane. There could be so much *more* we could be focusing our energy on if it wasn't for that.

2 - The fact that women's issues always ends up having to take a back seat to almost *every* other issue that comes along. How can we focus on ERA, pay equity, rape culture, and sexual harassment when those issues never somehow get to be important enough to deal with properly.

3 - (And this one drives me batshit screaming insane) Programs Repubs to want to put on the chopping block affect women more. Everything from SS to Medicaid to Welfare to Domestic Violence shelters... not to mention aid to families with dependent children.

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As a feminist, which social problems are you most concerned with? [View all] BlueIris May 2011 OP

Reproductive choice ismnotwasm May 2011 #1

I know the statistics say that Lunacee2012 Dec 2011 #21

The fact that... vim876 May 2011 #2

This. redqueen Dec 2011 #6

Agree Gormy Cuss Dec 2011 #7

1 - Reproductive and Contraceptive Choice PhoenixAbove Dec 2011 #3

We are always expected to make the sacrifices pitbullgirl1965 Dec 2011 #10

mine really is the pornification of our girls and women. seabeyond Dec 2011 #4

I completely agree. CrispyQ Dec 2011 #8

I completely agree too! Very good posts! LiberalLoner Dec 2011 #9

I agree with you Lunacee2012 Dec 2011 #22

Anyone here want to start an anti-pornography group? Stargleamer Dec 2011 #11

we have so many many groups. i think it sets well in both seabeyond Dec 2011 #12

Seabeyond, you're so right. This is the biggest issue because it's pervasive and colors the way Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2011 #28

income inequality La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2011 #5

Mine is also income inequality xmas74 Dec 2011 #13

thank goddess. i was beginning to feel lonely La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2011 #14

I'm a single mother xmas74 Dec 2011 #15

yeah, income inequality def affects lesbians and single women/mothers La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2011 #16

Exactly. xmas74 Dec 2011 #17

Hey! BlueIris Dec 2011 #23

You too! xmas74 Dec 2011 #26

I think income inequality stems from a belief that women are not equal to men. CrispyQ Dec 2011 #24

yes, equal pay for equal, equal opportunities for jobs La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2011 #27

income inequality and reproductive rights backtoblue Dec 2011 #18

Around the world? Education. nt ZombieHorde Dec 2011 #19

good one. nt La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2011 #20

Education is key. CrispyQ Dec 2011 #25

... LadyHawkAZ Dec 2011 #29

Domestic and Sexual Violence IrishEyes Dec 2011 #30

Equal Pay JustAnotherGen Dec 2011 #31

personal safety Whisp Jan 2012 #32

Denial that Misogony is endemic in our culture The empressof all Jan 2012 #33

Economic equality and employment justice for women. Starry Messenger Jan 2012 #34

argh, what a question! women's safety? iverglas Jan 2012 #35