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[2018], Rosen Publishing Call No: 305.42 LOW Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Women in the worldSummary Note: "Reproductive health and their accompanying rights affect each and every woman. This crucial resource provides information to help women make informed, educated decisions. Readers will learn about navigating the often-murky waters of making choices about sex and their sexual health, as well as the additional choices they may face if they wish to forge ahead into motherhood, put a child up for adoption, or opt to terminate a pregnancy. as well as the physical and emotional ramifications of each. This text also offers an overview of the history of reproductive rights and the pro-life movement into the continuing modern-day struggle."
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2018., Juvenile, Rosen Publishing Call No: 305.3 LOW Edition: First edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Women in the worldSummary Note: "The feminist movement encourages equal rights, self-respect, and self-confidence for women of all classes and races everywhere in the world; so, theoretically, females everywhere should be coming into their own at last. Yet the media and internet portray females in a different light. This resource highlights the propaganda and stereotypes faced by girls almost as soon as they are born. Readers will learn how girls' toys, music, and more can influence their image of women. More importantly, readers can access support and inspiration to stand up for themselves and thwart the often-damaging messages they are forced to navigate."
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[2018], Rosen Publishing Call No: 324.08 HUR Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Women in the worldSummary Note: "Despite making up roughly half the world's population, women make up slightly more than 20 percent of the members of the world's legislative bodies. In a list of 163 nations ordered by the number of women in legislatures, Canada is ranked 64th and the United States 97th. Featuring engaging profiles of women leaders and a thoughtful examination of why women are underrepresented (emphasizing the U.S. and Canada), this inspiring resource encourages readers to think about what the world would be like with more women leaders and how that might be accomplished, as well as empowers girls to seek leadership positions."
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[2018], Rosen Publishing Call No: 331.4 LOW Edition: First Edition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Women in the worldSummary Note: "Despite making up 47 percent of the U.S. workforce, women still face tremendous challenges in nearly every place of employment. This insightful resource highlights some of these challenges, such as lower pay, fewer promotions, and sexual harassment, that women have faced in the past and present. Readers will also learn about the steps taken throughout history for and by working women. Clear explanations illuminate the laws that have been passed for their support and protection, pointing the way to a safer, healthier, and more equitable future for women in the workplace."
