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Women’s Advocacy
Katherine AllenbachCaroline Cassard
Kelly MarshMae Huber
Political
Nancy Pelosi
• First female Speaker of the House
• First woman elected to lead a major party in Congress– Led Democratic party
to gain house majority
Nancy Pelosi supports…Programs about violence against women
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)International Violence Against Women Act
Women receiving equal payLilly Ledbetter Fair
Pay Act
Lisa MadiganThe first female Attorney General of Illinois.
Advocates for women being domestically abused
Although Nikki Haley is pro-life, she supports abortion in the cases where it is necessary to protect a young mother’s life.
Corporations
Bobbi Brown Dress for Success
• Provides women searching for careers with modern, professional apparel/makeup
• Bobbi Brown artists teach tutorials and supply makeup packages
“Since 1997, Dress for Success has served more than 550,000 women
around the world.”
Jane Addams High School for Academic Careers
Bobbi Brown and employees give career advice; they teach seminars about the business of cosmetology.
DoveDedicated to helping girls/women realize
their beautyTrue BeautyReal BeautyMovement for Self-Esteem
Work to help women understand that real women do not look like those in magazines
Dove Videos• Today’s Girl• Dove: Real Beauty
Advocating for ChangeDiversity and Inclusion
Global Women’s Leadership Council
Supported a Nike Women’s MarathonTo support women athletes
Real GLAMOUR
Lizzie Miller the girl on page 194
"Who says supermodels have to be superthin? There’s a new definition of gorgeous—and you’re about to
write it."
Look Good…Feel Better Helps cancer patients cope with their appearance-related side effects
National Breast Cancer Coalition
Lobby at national, state, and local levels regarding breast cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment
Rex HealthcareThey raise money to support Rex’s Mobile Mammography Unit
They have screened more than 22,000 women in 10 counties in NC
Raised thousands of dollars in the Revlon Charity Gold Tournament in NC every October
Revlon Run/Walk for Women
Raised over $50 million in the NY and LA race for cancer research, counseling, and outreach programs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC6ZwphmGIY&feature=channel_video_title
AvonBreast cancer Crusade & Walk for Breast Cancer
Launched in 1992 and they have raised and donated over $740 million to breast cancer programs
Speak out against Domestic violence
Launched in 2004 to educate and build awareness of domestic violence
Avon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5G-6ml81Yo&feature=player_embedded#!
Youth
Tanning
• 40/50 states have restrictive laws on tanning– 16 states under 18 years old– 6 states under 16– 2 states under 15– 16 states under 14
• Parental consent• 10% tax
A Non-profit organization
Organization to help girls become “strong, smart, and bold”
Has programs to help girls learn about basic life information
Girls Inc. Bill of Rights
Girls Inc. Tips on how to overcome Stereotypes.1. Tell a girl she's great because of what she
does and not because of how she looks. 2. Tell a girl it's okay to brag about something
she's good at. 3. Tell a girl it isn't "yucky" to play in the mud,
hold a snake, or get sweaty. 4. Tell a girl it's okay to get angry and to
express it in a healthy way.
Girls on the RunProgram in 176 cities in N. AmericaCombines training for a 5K with confidence +
self-awareness lessons
Empowerment Responsibility
Intentionality Diversity
Connectedness Joy Optimism
Gratitude NurturingHealthyOpen-hearted
Compassion
GotR Key Words for Core Values
Molly Baker, Founder
Girl Scouts
In Government Their advocacy efforts help show lawmakers that they want to work on issues affecting girls
Leadership and Self-esteemThey teach girls creative decisions making skills and team work
Healthy Media CommissionThey have a “Watch What You Watch”. They believe that with the increase in media, it would be beneficial to have positive messages about girls and women.
It’s Your Story, Tell ItPromotes self esteem, creative expression, healthy living, and media literacy in girls.
Do you think that organizations like this are powerful enough to change women’s view of women? What can you contribute to improve
women’s self-esteem?
Sources
• http://pelosi.house.gov/special-issues/women.shtml
• http://www.aimatmelanoma.org/aim-for-a-cure/legislative-accomplishments-in-melanoma/tanning-restrictions-for-minors.html
• http://www.womensconference.org/the-honorable-nancy-pelosi/
• www.girlsinc-online.org/
• http://www.whatisworking.com/2010_11_16_archive.html
• http://www.nikkihaley.com/issues/right-to-life• http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/cms/b
obbi_buzz/bobbis_causes.tmpl?cm_sp=Gnav-_-BobbiBuzz-_-BobbisCauses
• http://www.girlsinc.org/index.html • http://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/women/ind
ex.html
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