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Interdependency and Mental Health
May 16, 2013

May is National Mental Health Awareness month, a fitting time to be mindful of the suffering caused by mental illness. Amy Banks, M.D., takes a closer look at mental health in the latest Women Change World's blog post; read now>>

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JBMTI 2013 Intensive Institute
May 10, 2013

The JBMTI 2013 Intensive Institute will explore how to build systems that support our relational nature and culminate in the practice of change. Sign up before May 22 for the Early Bird Discount; register now>>

 

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Women's Review of Books
May 08, 2013

Since 1983 the Women's Review of Books has provided a forum for serious, informed discussion of new writing by and about women; the May/June issue is now available; read more>>

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2013 SEED Leadership Training
May 07, 2013

Interested in becoming a SEED leader? Applications for SEED Leadership Training--and grants to cover a portion of fees for eligible schools--are now available through May 30th. Apply here >>

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What Is A Woman Worth?
April 17, 2013

Women earn 77 cents for every dollar a man earns. Nancy Marshall, Ed.D., examines the pay gap between men and women in this blog post; read blog>>

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How Consumerism & Sexualization Affect Children's Lives 5/2
April 03, 2013

Jean Kilbourne, Ed.D., and Kate Price, M.A., examine repercussions of mainstreaming & marketing "pornified" ideals of children and suggest strategies for change; join us>>

 

 

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Scholar presents findings on adolescents & substance use to APA
August 20, 2012
Michelle Porche, Ed.D., presented study findings on adolescents and substance use at the annual American Psychological Association Convention in August. Read more>>
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Commentary: Biz crisis can spell opportunity for women leaders
July 18, 2012
A business crisis can spell opportunity for a woman leader like Marissa Mayer, who is becoming Yahoo's new CEO, says Sumru Erkut. Read more>>
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Jean Kilbourne on the PBS series MAKERS
July 17, 2012
As a media educator, WCW senior scholar Jean Kilbourne, Ed.D., believes the biggest challenge for women today is to develop a healthy self-image, in a highly toxic media environment. Watch video >>
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WCW scholar discusses violence against women worldwide on NPR
July 17, 2012
Rangita de Silva-de Alwis joins others in an important discussion on violence against women, with a focus on Muslim and Arab communities, on NPR's Diane Rehm Show July 12th. Listen online >>
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Can Sex Education Delay Early Sexual Debut?
July 02, 2012
“Can Sex Education Delay Early Sexual Debut?”, by WCW researchers, in the forthcoming Journal of Early Adolescence, examines whether a middle-school sex education program can delay sexual activity. Read article >>