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January 1993

Three Perspectives on Workplace Harassment of Women of Color

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For women of color, sexual harassment is rarely, if ever, about sex or sexism alone; it is also about race. This article examines workplace harassment of women of color from the perspectives of harassers, women of color themselves, and the legal system.
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January 1989

Men, Women, and Biblical Equality

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This statement, available in 31 languages, lays out the biblical rationale for gender equality, as well as its practical applications in the family and community of believers.
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January 1987

The Construction of Masculinity and the Triad of Men's Violence

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This article discusses the concept of surplus repression and how it tends to lead to surplus aggression in males. It also addresses the fact that traditional masculinity can lead men to commit violence not only against women, but against other men, and themselves too.
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December 1979

Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women

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Among the international human rights treaties, the Convention takes an important place in bringing women into the focus of human rights concerns. The present document spells out the meaning of equality and how it can be achieved.
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Resource Guide for Coalitions: Navigating Anti-Trans Rhetoric & Discrimination as Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Dual Coalitions

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This guide discusses the effects that anti-transgender laws have on transgender and nonbinary survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and how coalitions can build their own capacity to navigate these laws, while they support member organizations in navigating them.
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Proud Of Me! Activity book for encouraging a sexually healthy child (for boys)

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This book is designed to do one thing: Create kids who are more comfortable talking about the sexual parts of their body.
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Sisters Helping Sisters to Thrive: The Women’s Collective Model

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The purpose of this document is to contribute to the growing body of knowledge of effective models for addressing the comprehensive needs of women and girls of color living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS in the United States and beyond.
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Talking to Your Child About Pornography

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"Overall, exposure to pornography creates unrealistic expectations of sexual activity for both men and women. As a parent, it’s important to have an open and honest discussion about pornography." This page offers some strategies for approaching the subject. 
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Online Abuse 101

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The online harassment of women is specifically gendered abuse targeted at women and girls online that incorporates sexism, racism, religious prejudice, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of oppression. This page defines different kinds of gender-based online harassment, addresses frequently asked questions, and underscores the importance of analyzing online abuse through an intersectional lens.
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Raise Respectful Boys...Not Macho Men

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This article provides tips for parents and caretakers on how to resist traditional gender norms and raise healthier, happier sons and daughters. Specifically, the focus is on strategies for raising respectful boys.
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The Facts on Immigrant Women and Domestic Violence

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This fact sheet offers some statistics about immigration and domestic violence, and describes some of the financial, cultural, and linguistic barriers that may deter immigrant women from seeking services.
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Homeless Women Veterans

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Although homelessness plagues all veterans, the causes and consequences of having no home are different for women veterans. Young female veterans, including many with children, are increasingly joining the homeless population. Outreach that specifically targets female veterans is needed in order to ensure that these women receive the help they need.