Armies at war use rape as a weapon
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Use of rape as a weapon by armies at war in Kosovo and the incidence and prosecution of rape in the US, and the ages of the women involved, are discussed. Women are often reluctant to disclose that they are victims of rape, fearing they may not be believed, and authorities may be reluctant to follow up. A rape by a man met on the Internet is discussed. Arguments in favor of The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination (CEDAW), an international agreement intended to contribute to ending violence against women, and the US Violence Against Women Act of 1999 (VAWA) are advanced.
Publication Name: National N O W Times
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-4740
Year: 1999
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It takes a virtual village
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Echo is an on-line community that is now being comprised of 40% female population. When Echo was created, only 10% of the online population were female. There appears, presently, a gender neutrality in cyberspace since only words can indicate gender differences.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1998
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Healthy skin for all seasons: what it takes to face up to fall - and beyond
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Women will have to pay more attention to their skin during the autumn season due to the factors of lower humidity and windier conditions. Individuals prone to dry skin can apply barrier repair lotions to prevent excessive flaking and use loose apparel instead.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1998
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