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    Posts Tagged ‘women’s rights’

    • Fiona’s Blog: When Women Are in the Driver’s Seat

      By Fiona Lowenstein | February 14th, 2012 | 3 comments

      Guest blogger and high school senior explores the history of women drivers after signing up for driver’s ed.

      Tags: Downton Abbey, drive, Julia Landauer, nascar, Saudi Arabia, women's rights
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 3 Comments »

    • Fiona’s Blog: Gaddafi, an Unexpected Advocate for Libyan Women?

      By Fiona Lowenstein | October 31st, 2011 | 3 comments

      In her latest post, high school senior Fiona uncovers a surprising side to the late Libyan Dictator, Moammar Gaddafi: he supported and promoted women.

      Tags: Fiona's blog, international women, violence, women's rights
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 3 Comments »

    • The French Veil Debate: Wherefore Art Thou, Feminism?

      By Fiona Lowenstein | April 20th, 2011 | 0 comments

      Guest blogger and high school junior Fiona Lowenstein asks whether cultural relativism has drowned out the voice of feminism in the French veil debate.

      Tags: feminism, French ban, Islamic veil, women's rights
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | No Comments »

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    • The Mommy Vortex: “Mommy, what’s gay?”

      May 23rd, 2013

      One mom’s unexpected conversation with her young son about relationships.

    • Ask Rachel: How Do I Overcome My Shyness?

      May 16th, 2013

      Rachel advises a shy teen how to take small steps that could lead to big, positive changes.

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    • Girl Tip #61: Your Friends Will Disappoint You

      May 17th, 2013

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