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mre · Senior Member

Assignment #17: Reviewing Women's Issues Websites

IndiaRussell09 · Member

Reviewer1. Secrets2. Not to Personal3. Mother vs. father4. Talking5. Smoking6. Drinking7. Decline in smokers8. Girls vs. boys9. Heavy smoking10. Preservation of drinking habitsWhile reviewing the site some of the things that I found most important were on the link titled Five Girls. One thing that I found important and for parents and adults to be aware of is that most young women keep secrets from their families. These all being secrets that involving sensitive issue such as boys, friends, body image, and other subjects among young girls. Another fact is that young girls are more likely to confide in their mother rather than their father. This is important to know if you are a parent of a female and are concerned about their feelings. Another fact is that kids try to avoid talking about things such as drug abuse, sex, marriage, and dating. Many of these children tend to avoid speaking of the subject and as a result they tend to be unaware of the seriousness of these actions. An example of this is smoking among teens. Although it sounds astonishing, on average, boys and girls take their first puff of a cigarette as young as 12.4 years, and of marijuana at 13.7 years, according to the U.S. Surgeon General. Teens tend to start drinking at an average age of 13 years old. There are some noticeable declines in substance abuse overall among teens. Alcohol use by adolescents 12-17 years has fallen, from 33.4 percent in 1988 to 19.1 percent in 1998. Although drinking has dropped there is a higher percentage of female smokers. Heavy smoking can predispose an adolescent to an anxiety or depressive disorder in the teen years or early adulthood, possibly by impairing respiration and damaging the blood vessels leading to the brain. Although there has been a decline in smoking among teens, heavy drinking has carried on among high school students.

abrun · Member

The role of a reviewer:

Shirley Chisholm

In 1968, Shirley Chisholm becomes the first black woman elected to Congress
In 1972, she becomes the first black woman to run for president.
Shes supported by a crew of blacks, feminists, and young voters
Shirley earned a degree in elementary education
The campaign was totally run by nonprofessionals, blacks and women, young people and students, who had never been in politics before
A lot of men didn't like the idea that Shirley Chisholm was running, but she did it anyway.
Shirley Chisholm passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2005 at the
age of 80.

Breast cancer· The rate of new cases of breast cancer in the U.S. increased by over one percent a year.· Since 2003,there has been a decline in the rate of new breast cancer cases· The decline in breast cancer cases were due to the drop in the use of postmenopausal hormones· An estimated 182,460 of new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in American women in 2008· Rates of male breast cancer have had little change in the past 29-years· In 2004,the overall incidence of breast cancer in women was 124 per 100,000· In 2004,the overall incidence of breast cancer in men was 1.4 per 100,000
einsteins wife
Mileva served as a sounding board and occasional assistant to her husbandAs a youngster, she showed a gift for math and languages, painting and music.When Mileva turned 15, her father got special permission for her to take classes at an all-male prep school.She was nearly 21, and only the fifth woman to be accepted by the ETH.In late January 1902, Mileva gave birth to a daughter she named Lieserl, at home in Novi Sad. There is no record of Albert ever going to see the childSometime around the date of their marriage, Lieserl contracted scarlet fever. No record of Lieserl's birth or death survives. She may have died as a result of her illness, or she may have been put up for adoption.Albert and Mileva were married at Bern City Hall on January 6, 1903.When the war finally ended, Mileva agreed to a divorce. And Einstein agreed to sign over to Maric any future Nobel Prize money as part of the divorce settlement. He was now free to marry Elsa.By the age of 45, Mileva had survived the loss of her daughter, her husband and her professional dreams. She had some cash from the divorce settlement, and earned a little more by taking in boarders and giving lessons in math and music. Life was tolerable.

-- Edited by abrun at 16:16, 2008-12-05

KaylaG10 · Member

Reviewer. Shirley Chisholm 10 facts 1. Shirley Chisholm became the first black woman elected to Congress2.became first black women to run for president3. Her campaign's impact is the effect it had on individual lives4. Truth is that the American political scene may never quite be the same again.5.her candidacy confused blacks and women6.she was all up for no segregation7.putting blacks in a white school8. Making womens right 9. 1970 book.10.wanted to get of Vietnam Participant. Girl troubleMy Story I was 17 when I got busted for selling drugs I was in great poverty and I needed the money. When I got out I got busted once again but not for selling drug but for a hit in run on a old women. I got out once again when a women found me and told me about the film she was making called girl trouble. Director. Breast cancerTitle of movie: Women in pink

A lady has jus found she has breast cancer and her and her husband have been to many doctors trying to find a cure from it. She comes through many obstacles while fighting her cancer; they make a breast cancer walk to help make money to fiind some cure for her.

rodrigues09 · Member

Helena Rodrigues

I choose the site about the Domestic violence and I am going to be the director.I personaly choose this first because I think its something that every women has been involved or a victim of. The number of Domestic Violance has increased since 1995, but there are many ways we can at least prevented it from happening. An angels voice. This movie its a about a girl name jacky, she was about 16 years old.She lived with her mother and step father and two step brothers. When she was young her father left her and her mother. She didnt have what you call a normal childhood. Her mother wasnt exactly what you call a mother material, she prefered to work than to be home with her kid. Jacky didnt had no saying on the crib was whatever her step family said. One day all the guys went to out at night her mother worked almost all the time and she was home alone with her step father. She went to her room and put the music mad loud, but her step father was watching her every move. When she looked back she saw her step father (michael) behind her. She was surprised because that was the first time that michael was on her bedroom.Micheal:so what u doing, can I help with something?Jacky: not really im just listem to musicMichael: I noticed that you always quiet,maybe you need a friend or someone to hold.Jacky was quiet for a moment she didnt know what to say!!Michael: im here for you when you need, I mean for anythingJacky: ohhh, ok thanks but im all right michael can I list hold youMichael hug her but he didnt want to let her go. Jacky felt unconfortable and didnt know how to act.Weeks after weeks michael continue to do the same thing going to her room and trying to get close to her. But after a month micheal wanted her to clean, cook and do everything that her mother was supposted to do. She started feeling like being used almost. One morning her step father had an argumment with her mother, she didnt know which side to choose. Her step dad push her mother than went out to drink. Her mother just looked at jacky as if she was the one to blame. When was around 10 at night michael came home and jacky was home by herself. Michael: woman put me food on the table, now!Jacky: excuse me, but thats no maners Michael: dont make me get up, wmanJacky: you put your on foodThats when michael get up and push jacky to the table.Jacky broak her hands and hit her head on the table.Michael rush up to her and apolagize and hold her.Everytime michael had a fight with her mother she was th eone that paid. Thats when jacky decided to fight back she didnt know what to do or who to call. she started going to school where she met a guy named john. John was always there for her when she need and even when she didnt. one day she went to johns crib with her face brused and pain on her body. John: if you want to continue being treated like that its your problem, im outWith courage jacky picked up the phone and call 991.She was taking off her mother and her step father was taking to prison for domestic violence and child abuse. But what I want to show you in this movie its when you feel you are being hurt call or talk to someone. Nobody will make you do what you dont want to just take the first step. --àcontinue part 2

Cassy23 · Member

Reviewer

Mileva Maric

~When Mileva turned 15, her father got special permission for her to take classes at an all-male prep school. She kept to herself and earned the highest grades in both math and physics.

~She was nearly 21, and only the fifth woman to be accepted by the ETH. One of her classmates was Albert Einstein. He was 17, a boy barely worth noticing.

~Mileva gave birth to a daughter she named Lieserl, at home in Novi Sad. There is no record of Albert ever going to see the child.

~Albert and Mileva were married at Bern City Hall on January 6, 1903. She was just 28. Einstein was almost 24.

~The marriage began with Einstein working six days a week at the Patent Office, and spending his free time on physics. Mileva tried to cope with the loss of her daughter and the failure of her academic dreams.

~Just before their second anniversary, the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Marie and Pierre Curie, in what must surely have been, for Mileva, a stinging reminder of her own academic failure.

~Mileva told a Serbian friend, "we finished some important work that will make my husband world famous."

~As 1919 wound to a close, observations of a solar eclipse proved the General Theory of Relativity. Newspapers ran banner headlines: "Men of Science More or Less Agog."

~The following spring, Mileva collapsed during one of Eduard's violent episodes. She died in the hospital three months later and was buried in Zurich's Nordheim Cemetery.

~Her newspaper obituary didn't mention Albert. He was now a retired widower of 69. Johnny would outlive Dollie by seven years.

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Breast Cancer

~Just being a woman and getting older increases your chances of getting breast cancer

~The statistics for breast cancer id that for every 8 American woman who live to be age 85, one of them will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime.

~Weight and height play a role in breast cancer as do health conditions such as high breast density.

~Being physically active and limiting alcohol use can lower your risk of breast cancer and improve your overall health.

~Breast cancer is often first suspected when a lump is felt or when an abnormal area is found on a mammogram.

~There have been great improvements in the treatment of breast cancer, and now there are over 2 million survivors alive today.

~Both boys and girls begin life with very similar breast tissue,men do not experience the same complex growth and development of the breasts that women do over time.

~Getting tested regualrly is the best way for women to lower their risk of dying from breast cancer.

~Due to the increase use of mammography, most women are diagnosed at very early stages of breast cancer, before sympoms appear.

~Breast cancer is the most common cancer among African-American women and the second leading cause of cancer death among African-American women, exceeded only by lung cancer.

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Mia Hamm

~Mia is widely recognized as the world's best all-around women's soccer player.

~Mia was the youngest player ever to play for our National Team (age 15) and retired in 2004 after 17 years, 2 World Championships, and 2 Olympic Gold medals.

~Mia played collegiately at UNC and led her team to four consecutive NCAA championships.

~The Mia Hamm foundation is focused on providing support for two important causes: raising funds and awareness for families needing marrow or cord blood transplants and continuing the growth in opportunities for young women in sports.

~Mia Hamm has participated in several events to support bone marrow disease research.

~She is a member of the board of directors for The Marrow Foundation and has joined the NMDP Registry to encourage others to volunteer as potential bone marrow donors.

~Bone marrow is found in the cavities of the body's bones. It resembles blood and contains stem cells, which produce red cells, white cells and other blood components.

~Bone marrow transplants are performed to treat leukemia, lymphoma, aplastic anemia and more than 70 other life-threatening diseases.

~The first successful bone marrow transplant was completed in 1968.

~Only 30 percent of patients who need marrow transplants will find matched donor within their families; the rest must search for unrelated donors.

-- Edited by Cassy23 at 17:04, 2008-12-05

jveloso8 · Member

Assignment: 1) Choose any three of the websites on the page provided above and research them. 2) For each of the websites chosen, choose one of the following options:

Acting in the role of a reviewer, critique the sites and find ten of the most important facts/details. Describe them. Each area could be a link, a fact, a picture, or something interactive. Explain it while putting it (the area of interest) in the context of the site about women.

http://www.adventuredivas.com/default.view
1. our global search continues for women who are composing their livesand whose actions, individualism and vision will rule the future.2. Women Likely to Suffer Most in Central Asia's Turmoil3. Soviet domination meant Islamic religious zeal was suppressed in Central Asia, even as women advanced educationally and professionally under socialism. Religious revival has not been kind to women and military action is likely to hurt women most.
4. In forging an anti-terrorism alliance with Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, the United States has sided with three nations that may not be as brutal as the Taliban in Afghanistan but which routinely violate the human rights of women.

Act out the role of a participant in the issues discussed and explained in the sites, as if you were involved. This can take the form of a dairy or journal or you can write a short fiction story based on the information you learn.

Act out the role of an interviewer. Ask five thoughtful and deep questions about the issues covered in each of the five sites. Create the questions from your own personal curiosity concerning the issues covered.

Imagining yourself as an author of children's books, after reviewing the information on the website below, write out a children's story that includes ten pieces of information about the site's topic.

Act out the role of a Hollywood director or screen-writer. Using the information from the sites below, write a summary of a movie that you would create based on the issue, event or person researched. Who would play the lead roles? What would the plot be? How would it be resolved?

Evaluation: Students will receive 25 points for each of the websites reviewed. Students will receive 15 points for a question, comment or suggestion posted to another student and 10 points for a reply to another students post. [100 total]

devoncarter · Member

I can do anything better than HIM...Shirley Chisolm

1. How did you manage being discriminated by males of your race and females of any race?
2. What was going through your mind when you were plotted against to be stabbed?
3. Did you ever feel discouraged and feel like giving up during your campaign?
4. What was your first reaction when you were NOT picked to be president?
5. What were your reasons for deciding to run for president originally?

-- Edited by devoncarter at 17:40, 2008-12-04

rodrigues09 · Member

I choose to be an interviwer on the team of

Militar and Women 1. why when it comes down to was militar men thinks we are going to be scared and back down?2. Are we going to have the smae advantages as man serving the militar?3. How come we are more likely to get into the Air Force than the other branches?4. Its there any head of leaders that are woman in the militar?5. its possible that one day it will be the women fighting for our country and men would be the women that will need to fight to get into the militar?

I choose to be an participant on the Domestic violence team.This is a site that helps you see that you are not alone, it shows different stories from all around the world. Giving you an idea that its hard to take the first step and to speak out but you have to be brave and speak out. We are all women, we have to stand up for ourself and say no more will be abuse, rape, hit, put down. We will stand up and say because we are women we can do anything. If you think this site helped many other people why not you. Open your eyes and take a action thats all i want to make you realice.It only depends on you. If you have any question we are open 24/7 and there is a hotline to call #1800-528-5660

rodrigues09 · Member

i think breast cancer its an brilliant topic. we don't realize how life is precious when something like that happen. it showed me that there ae many women that are suffering with cancer and its one of the topic five deaths in the united states. i didn't know much about it, so now i think its something that every women need to aware off.

good job

helena rodrigues

rodrigues09 · Member

i became fascinated with this woman shirly, she is one of ma idol. she was brave and didn't give up just because she was a women and black. i think out the entire class she was the one that made an impact on me. made me realize doesn't matter what people say matters what you believe in and continue to speak out. i remenber one thing she said "if you not gona stand out with get out of my way and let me trhought than" that showed she was strong and she wasn't scared to speak her mind

helena rodrigues

patriciaaaaxo · Veteran Member

Reviewer

Extreme Facts Site:

http://www.amnestyusa.org/violence-against-women/stop-violence-against-women-svaw/sexual-violence/page.do?id=1108243

Millions of women and girls around the world encounter rape, domestic abuse, and mutilation.
In Europe, domestic violence is the major cause of death and disability for women aged 16 to 44.
In the United States, a woman is raped every 6 minutes; a woman is battered every 15 seconds.
Trafficking of women has become a global phenomenon where victims are sexually exploited, forced into labor and subjected to abuse.
Murders of women in Guatemala, Russia, India, and other countries often go uninvestigated and unpunished.
At least one out of every three women has been beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused in her lifetime.
Sexual violence against women is rooted in a global culture of discrimination, which denies women equal rights with men.
Sexual violence does not exist in isolation.
Sexual violence is compounded by discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, sexual identity, social status, religion, class, and age.
Medical consequences of sexual violence are dire and may include death, injury, unwanted pregnancy, depression, and anxiety.

-- Edited by patriciaaaaxo at 16:41, 2008-12-05

Tay'le · Member

Reviewer

Ten facts on

Domestic Violence

1.      More than half of all rape victims in Haiti are girls under age 18 and the culprits are frequently armed criminal gangs.

2.      In February 2007, 50 cases of rape were reported in Port-au-Prince in just three days.

3.      Millions of women and girls around the world encounter rape.

4.      At least 1 out of every 3 women worldwide are beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused in her lifetime.

5.      Native American and Alaska Native women are more than 2.5 times more likely to be raped or sexually assaulted than other women in the United States.

6.      Armed groups are still recruiting child soldiers to fight in the ongoing conflict in the province of North Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

7.      One woman dies every minute and many more face long-term debilitating ill-health as a result of conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth.

8.Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44 in the United States; more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined.

9.Three to four million women in the United States are beaten in their homes each year by their husbands, ex-husbands, or male lovers.

10.Police report that between 40% and 60% of the calls they receive, especially on the night shift, are domestic violence disputes.

-- Edited by Tay'le at 17:01, 2008-12-05

vreyes09 · Member

role as an interviewer
I can do anything better than HIM...Shirley Chisolm

1. How did it make you feel that males of your race and females of all races were discriminating against you?
2. What wer you thinking when you realized a man had tried to stab you
3. Did you ever feel like ending your campaign at any point?
4. What was going through your mind when you realized that you had lost the election?
5. Why did you run for president originally? What were your thoughts during the campaign?

sarahsnw · Veteran Member

Act out the role of an interviewer. Ask five thoughtful and deep questions about the issues covered in each of the three sites. Create the questions from your own personal curiosity concerning the issues covered

Oprah.com
1. How does Oprahs image attract so many women?
2. What types feelings does Oprahs shows bring out in women?
3. Why does Oprah have everything? (magazines, guides, products, style)
4. What was Oprahs childhood like? Where did she grow up and what culture was her family committed to?
5. How did Oprah get the opportunity to become famous, become an idol?

Shirley Chisholm
1. Did the election change anything about Shirley herself?
2.What gave her so much drive to stand up for the blacks, feminists, and young voters?
3.Why did she want to be remembered as someone who had guts?
4.Why dont more students learn about Shirley Chisholm during school time?
5.How did the threatening violence affect her after the election of 1972? Did it stay with her throughout her life?

BREAST CANCER
1.Why does getting older increase your chance of getting breast cancer?
2.Can fruits and vegetables decrease your risk of getting breast cancer?
3.What happens if the cancer does return in the breast? Is the treatment more intense? Is there more of a serious risk than the first time?
4.When were women started to be treated to save them from this terrible disease?
5.Where women ever denied medical help because of their gender?

patriciaaaaxo · Veteran Member

Shirley Chisholm <3

1. Did you want to sign out of presidency when you were almost stabbed?

2. How did you feel running as a woman, beside all thee other men?

3. What feeling did you feel when you were elected to the U.S. Congress six times?

4. Did you ever think that running and being your color skin were not two good mixes?

5. If you had gotten the chance to be president how would you change America?

Tay'le · Member

Ten facts on breast cancer

1.The older the woman the more likely she is to get breast cancer.

2.White woman are more likely to get breast cancer then any other racial or ethnic group.

3.African American women are more likely to die from breast cancer then white woman

4.Men can get breast cancer even though it is rare

5.In 2008 it is estimated that men will account for 1,990 cases of breast cancer.

6.Less than 1 of every 100 cases of breast cancer in the U.S occurs in men.

7. Anyone can get breast cancer.

8.All women are at risk for breast cancer.

9.Never having children increases your risk for breast cancer.

10.Having one drink of alcohol per day increases the risk of breast cancer.

AltonH · Member

http://www.miafoundation.org/aboutmia.asp mia ham site
reviewer
The Mia Hamm Foundation is a reflection of her life experiences
The foundation is focused on providing support for two important causes: raising funds and awareness for families needing marrow or cord blood transplants and continuing the growth in opportunities for young women in sports. her brother Garrett passed away from complications related to aplastic anemia. Through an all-star exhibition soccer match, "The Garrett Game", we are able to raise awareness and funds for bone marrow disease research, and to support families through the marrow transplant process. At halftime in the 2001Garrett Game they brought together marrow donors with recipients for the first time.

http://www.pbs.org/thisisagame/ rutgers girls site
reviewer

this a game ladys is about 13 women, the Scarlet Knights, pioneers in the world of sport. These Scarlet Knights are also college students with the exhilarating and painful issues all young women have: an emerging sexuality, a future role in society, racial identity and their relationship to their own family. Soft-spoken (except when the Scarlet Knights lose) and diminutive in size, Stringer is an iconic giant whose driving ambition is renowned throughout the world of sport and beyond. For over 30 years she steadily climbed her way to the top, relying on an inner strength and faith, borne of personal tragedy
reviewer
http://ww5.komen.org/breastcancer/ breast cancer site
women chance of getting breast cancer increases with age
age 20 1 in 1.837 age 30 1 in 234 age 40 1 in 70 age 50 1 in 40
age 60 1 in 28 age 70 1 in 26 . the cause of breast cancer is still unkown. Factors of geting breast cancer is age the cancer runs ini the family being overwight having high bone density

kathlynxo · Member

Reviewer:

Site: http://ww5.komen.org/

FACTS:

1. Although breast cancer is more common in women, it also occurs in men.

2. The breasts are made up of a complicated network or milk-producing sacs, passageways for carrying milk, supporting tissue, lymph nodes, glands, tiny muscles and fat.

3. Breasts are composed primarily of fat and breast tissue, along with nerves, veins, arteries and the connective tissue that helps hold everything in place.

4. In a healthy body, there are natural mechanisms that regulate the creation, growth and death of cells (called apoptosis).

5. Cancer is a disease where the natural regulators malfunction and cells do not die off at the right rate. There is a failure of apoptosis, and as a result, cell growth exceeds cell death. Cancer cells divide without their normal control, accumulating into a mass of extra tissuea tumor.

6. Breast cancer is a type of cancer where cells in the breast tissue divide and grow without normal control.

7. Invasive breast cancer develops when abnormal cells from inside the lobules or ducts break out into the surrounding breast tissue. This provides an opportunity for cancer to spread to the lymph nodes and, in advanced stages, to organs like the liver, lungs and bones.

8. One out of eight women will get breast cancer in the US.

9. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in pregnant and postpartum women. It occurs in about 1 in 3,000 pregnancies.

10. An estimated 182,460 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to occur among women in the United States during 2008. An estimated 40,480 women will die from breast cancer.

Tay'le · Member

Ten facts

Women Leaders

  1.      Queen Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard since 1980 is the Queen of the Netherlands.
2.      Mary Mcaleese has been the president of Ireland.
3.      Tarja Halonen has been the president of Finland since 2000.
4.      Macapagal-Arroyo is the Executive President of The Phillipines.
5.      General Michaelle Jean is the governor of Canada.
6.      Michelle Bachelet Jeria is Executive President of Chile.
7.      Pratibha Patil is the President of India.
8.      Borjana Kristo is the President os The Federation of Bosnia.
9.      Yuliya Tymoshenko is the Prime Minister of Ukraine.
10. Michele Pierre-Louis is the Prime Minister of Haiti.

-- Edited by Tay'le at 17:33, 2008-12-05

D.crosson · Member

Act out the role of a participant in the issues discussed and explained in the sites, as if you were involved. This can take the form of a dairy or journal or you can write a short fiction story based on the information you learn.
1.militarywomen.org/harassment issues

I am a female Army recruiter. It seems like everyday in this job I run into some type of discrimination or harassment. I constantly hear that the Army wants more females recruiters and have them place in community to improve the Army's image but how can they do that when females recruiters are being harassed. As a female recruiter, I have been ask to challenge male recruits or even flirt with them to influence them to enlist. I constantly hear remarks that are rude.

2.breast cancer stories- I am a victim of breast cancer and have struggled threw 2 and ahalf months of kimo trying to figure out whether or not its worth fighting for while humiliating myself and possibly in the end not even living threw it. Its scary to think that my life is drasticly shortend after a routine check up at the dr.s. I hope that I survive this but if I dont I want to be rememberd as a thoughtful kind beautiful person thas all. 3. Oprah.com
1. How does Oprahs image attract so many women?
2. What types feelings does Oprahs shows bring out in women?
3. Why does Oprah have everything? (magazines, guides, products, style)
4. What was Oprahs childhood like? Where did she grow up and what culture was her family committed to?
5. How did Oprah get the opportunity to become famous, become an idol?

acevedo123 · Member

http://www.miafoundation.org/aboutmia.asp mia ham site
reviewer
The Mia Hamm Foundation is a reflection of her life experiences
The foundation is focused on providing support for two important causes: raising funds and awareness for families needing marrow or cord blood transplants and continuing the growth in opportunities for young women in sports. her brother Garrett passed away from complications related to aplastic anemia. Through an all-star exhibition soccer match, "The Garrett Game", we are able to raise awareness and funds for bone marrow disease research, and to support families through the marrow transplant process. At halftime in the 2001Garrett Game they brought together marrow donors with recipients for the first time.

http://www.pbs.org/thisisagame/ rutgers girls site
reviewer

this a game ladys is about 13 women, the Scarlet Knights, pioneers in the world of sport. These Scarlet Knights are also college students with the exhilarating and painful issues all young women have: an emerging sexuality, a future role in society, racial identity and their relationship to their own family. Soft-spoken (except when the Scarlet Knights lose) and diminutive in size, Stringer is an iconic giant whose driving ambition is renowned throughout the world of sport and beyond. For over 30 years she steadily climbed her way to the top, relying on an inner strength and faith, borne of personal tragedy
reviewer
http://ww5.komen.org/breastcancer/ breast cancer site
women chance of getting breast cancer increases with age
age 20 1 in 1.837 age 30 1 in 234 age 40 1 in 70 age 50 1 in 40
age 60 1 in 28 age 70 1 in 26 . the cause of breast cancer is still unkown. Factors of geting breast cancer is age the cancer runs ini the family being overwight having high bone density

-- Edited by acevedo123 at 17:34, 2008-12-05

patriciaaaaxo · Veteran Member

Reviewer

Breast Cancer

Risk Factors:
1.Having a child after 35.
2.Being a woman.
3.Becoming older and having a series of Breast Cancer evolve in your familys generation.
4.Never even having children.
5.Radiation Exposure.
6.Having high breast density on your mammogram.
7.Having Breast Cancer genes.

Facts:
8.All women 40 or older should have a mammogram yearly.
9.Women should have a breast exam every 3 years between the ages of 20 and 39.
10. Tamoxifen and Raloxifene may help to decrease the risk of Breast Cancer.

-- Edited by patriciaaaaxo at 17:34, 2008-12-05

killajohn17 · Member

were you forced into the armed forces if so why?

Have you ever been harassed while in the army forces?

Have you been pregnant during your time in the army, if so whats it like?

kathlynxo · Member

Reviewer:

Site: http://www.time.com/time/time100/heroes/profile/monroe01.html

1. Much has been made of Marilyn's desperate personal history, the litany of abusive foster homes and the predatory Hollywood scum that accompanied her wriggle to stardom.

2. Rumors about her having miscarriages, abortions, rest cures and frenzied press conferences announcing her desire to be left alone.

3. Her death has been variously attributed to an accidental overdose, political necessity and a Mob hit.

4. Marilyn's media-drenched image as a tragic dumb blond has become an American archetype, along with the Marlboro Man and the Harley-straddling wild one.

5. "I always love finding new places to wear diamonds! said Marilyn.

6. Marilyn wasn't quite an actress, in any repertory manner, and she was reportedly an increasing nightmare to work with, recklessly spoiled and unsure, barely able to complete even the briefest scene between breakdowns.

7. Only movie stars have the chance to live possibly forever, and maybe that's why they're all so crazy.

to be continued

mre · Senior Member

acevedo123 wrote:

http://www.miafoundation.org/aboutmia.asp mia ham site
reviewer
The Mia Hamm Foundation is a reflection of her life experiences
The foundation is focused on providing support for two important causes: raising funds and awareness for families needing marrow or cord blood transplants and continuing the growth in opportunities for young women in sports. her brother Garrett passed away from complications related to aplastic anemia. Through an all-star exhibition soccer match, "The Garrett Game", we are able to raise awareness and funds for bone marrow disease research, and to support families through the marrow transplant process. At halftime in the 2001Garrett Game they brought together marrow donors with recipients for the first time.

http://www.pbs.org/thisisagame/ rutgers girls site
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this a game ladys is about 13 women, the Scarlet Knights, pioneers in the world of sport. These Scarlet Knights are also college students with the exhilarating and painful issues all young women have: an emerging sexuality, a future role in society, racial identity and their relationship to their own family. Soft-spoken (except when the Scarlet Knights lose) and diminutive in size, Stringer is an iconic giant whose driving ambition is renowned throughout the world of sport and beyond. For over 30 years she steadily climbed her way to the top, relying on an inner strength and faith, borne of personal tragedy
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http://ww5.komen.org/breastcancer/ breast cancer site
women chance of getting breast cancer increases with age
age 20 1 in 1.837 age 30 1 in 234 age 40 1 in 70 age 50 1 in 40
age 60 1 in 28 age 70 1 in 26 . the cause of breast cancer is still unkown. Factors of geting breast cancer is age the cancer runs ini the family being overwight having high bone density

-- Edited by acevedo123 at 17:34, 2008-12-05

No cheating - you get a zero, Joshua.

mre · Senior Member

Grades Updated 12-07-08

mitchelltetreault · Member

Domestic Violence
*Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.
*Domestic violence can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender.
*3 out of 4 respondents personally know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence.
*83% percent of respondents strongly agreed that domestic violence affects people in all racial, ethnic, religious, educational, social and economic backgrounds.
*2 out of 3 people strongly agreed that domestic violence is a serious, widespread social problem in America.
*85% of people agree that when a person forces his/her partner to have sex, it is an act of domestic violence.
*An 85% majority also agrees that a man or woman who abuses his/her partner is more likely to also abuse children.
*30% of teens reported worrying about their personal physical safety in a relationship.
*20% of those who have been in a serious relationship have been hit, slapped, or pushed by a boyfriend or girlfriend.
*3 out of 4 women surveyed agreed that repeated threats to bring harm fit the definition of domestic violence.

mre · Senior Member

Grades Updated 12-10-08

mitchelltetreault · Member

National Organization for Women (NOW)

-NOW is the largest, most comprehensive feminist advocacy group in the United States.
-NOW is one of the few multi-issue progressive organizations in the United States.
-NOW stands against all oppression, recognizing that racism, sexism and homophobia are interrelated, and that other forms of oppression such as classism and ableism.
-NOW affirms that reproductive rights are issues of life and death for women, not mere matters of choice.
-NOW fully supports access to safe and legal abortion, to effective birth control and emergency contraception, to reproductive health services and education for all women.
-NOW condemns the racism that inflicts a double burden of race and sex discrimination on women of color.
-Seeing human rights as indivisible, we are committed to identifying and fighting against those barriers to equality and justice that are imposed by racism.
-NOW is committed to fighting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in all areas, including employment, housing, public accommodations, health services, child custody and military policies.
-NOW is committed to educational efforts that combat the adverse effects of homophobia, promote positive images in the media and ultimately ensure civil rights protection for all.
-NOW asserts the right of lesbians to live their lives with dignity and security, and the rights of equal marriage for all.

mitchelltetreault · Member

Mia Hamm Foundation

- Mia Hamm created this foundation to benefit important issues that have directly affected her throughout her life.
-The foundation is focused on providing support for raising funds and awareness for families needing marrow or cord blood transplants.
-The foundation also is attepmting to continue the growth in opportunities for young women in sports.
-The foundation:
honors bone marrow donors for their gift of life; celebrates the lives of bone marrow recipients; and raises awareness about the need for more bone marrow donor volunteers.

-The need for bone marrow donors from ethnically and racially diverse communities is especially acute.
-The NMDP is a non-profit organization that facilitates unrelated bone marrow and cord blood transplants as a single point of access.
-Mia Hamm has participated in several events to support bone marrow disease research.
-She is a member of the board of directors for The Marrow Foundation and has joined the NMDP Registry to encourage others to volunteer as potential bone marrow donors.
-Bone marrow is found in the cavities of the body's bones. It resembles blood and contains stem cells, which produce red cells, white cells and other blood components.
- The first successful bone marrow transplant was completed in 1968.

ricky17 · Member

Act out the role of an interviewer. Ask five thoughtful and deep questions about the issues covered in each of the five sites. Create the questions from your own personal curiosity concerning the issues covered.

Mia Hamm
1. How long ago did you start playing this wonderful sport of soccer?
2. When and where was your first ever game for the U.S Women's National Team?
3. Do you remember your first game? How did you feel and why?
4. How do you describe the feeling of winning a Women's World Cup?
5. Would you say soccer had a big impact on your life? Why?

Rutgers This Is A Game Ladies
1. How would you ladies describe being in a movie of this sort?
2. What was your favorite part of this movie?
3. What had the biggest impact or effect on you?
4. The Final Four is one of the biggest stages to reach in College, Can you describe the feeling you had when you won the Elite 8 and were headed to the Final Four?
5. What's it like to be coached by an amazing coach like Coach Stringer?

Oprah.
1. Oprah you help women all around the world, what is your reaction when you see the smiles on their faces?
2. Out of all your stories, which one would you say got to you the most?
3. Talking to Coach Stringer from the Rutgers Women's Basketball Program, what is her reaction to Don Imus's comments?
4. Being a world famous talk show host and being really rich, do you ever just think of what your life would be like if you weren't famous?
5. Your magazine is pretty successful, what would you say most interests you in your magazine?

ricky17 · Member

Mia Hamm is one of the most famous women in the world because she revolutionized the world of sports as we see it for women. Mia started out in 1987 by being the youngest woman on the U.S National Team. As soon as she went to college, she immediatally made an impact. The Lady TarHeels won 4 National Championships since Mia's freshmen year. She led the Heels with 103 goals, 72 assists and 278 points in her collegiate career. She set records in Olympics, NCAA, and WUSA. Hamm spent a couple of years at the Olympics and won two gold medals.
She went to the Women's World Cup and in 17 years, won 2. That's actually pretty good because the world cup is only every four years. Mia Hamm personifies what it means to be against all odds and succeeding. She was names to the NCAA All Tournament Team in 1989 and 1990. She was All Star and ACC Player of the Year in 1990,92 and 93. She was a fenom in her college career and made an impact in the pros as well.
Mia Hamm has done it all from winning an Espy as Female Athlete of The Year to Winning Female Athlete of the Year by FIFA. She has also been names to top 50 hottest people and Sports Illustrated top 25 in the world. She eventually posed for Sports Illustrated in September of 2003. In the span of her career, Mia Hamm has done it all and ended her career in Carson California on December 8th of 2004. It was a historic day as she scored in that game as well for the Washington Freedom. Hamm has done alot for all women that believe that they're not able to do anything. Mia Hamm says you can if you put your mind to it. Thats how Mia Hamm has affected women all around the world, by inspiring and demonstrating what it takes to be successful, will and heart.

fahimmulti · Veteran Member

Reviewer for all 3
HUMAN RIGHTS: WOMEN
1.At least 1 out of every 3 women worldwide are beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused in her lifetime.
2.
The International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA) is an unprecedented effort by the United States to address violence against women globally.
3.Women face human rights injustices, in addition to gender-based discrimination.
4.Women and children account for most casualties of war and make up most of the world's refugees, displaced and poor populations.
5.Women's activism is on the rise around the world despite government and individual opposition.
6.Native American and Alaska Native women are more than 2.5 times more likely to be raped or sexually assaulted than other women in the United States.
7.A complex maze of tribal, state and federal jurisdictions allows perpetrators to rape with impunity and in some cases even encourages assaults.
8.In the US, perpetrators of violence against women are often not charged with any crime.
9.millions of women and girls around the world encounter rape, domestic abuse, mutilation and other forms of gender-based violence.
10.Too often no one is held accountable for these crimes.

WOMEN WARRIORS
1.Throughout history war and fighting have been seen as men's activities.
2.however women have always been involved in battles and seiges, not to mention duels, prizefights and so on.
3. The most common occasion on which women would take part in battles was when their home, castle or town was attacked.
4.A medieval lady would have expected to take charge of defence in her husband's absence.
5. Some exceptional women like Boudiccia and Joan of Arc also led attacking armies.
6. There were also a few women disguised themselves as ordinary soldiers or sailors in armies through the ages.
7. Ancient warrior queens included Vishpla, Aahhotep I, Zabibi, Samsi, Tomyris, Himoko, Jingo Kogo, Mavia, Saimei and Dihya al-Kahina.
8. These provide evidence that women were definitely fighting immediately before each law was passed, and probably in reasonably large numbers, otherwise there'd be no need for the law.
9.Also, the fact that a law exists doesn't mean that it is universally obeyed, or that those disobeying it would be social outcasts.
10. Women were barred from military participation in a law passed at the synod of Druim Ceat in 590 A.D. The law proved to be unenforceable when the women warriors refused to lay down their arms.

NATIONAL DOMESTIC ABUSE
1.On September 30th, the National Domestic Violence Hotline answered its two millionth call.
2.This milestone represents two million families that have received help and hope since the Hotlines inception in 1996.
3.During 2008, the call volume for the Hotline has increased by approximately 1,000 more calls per month
4.The Hotline received over 230,000 calls in 2007 with its monthly call volume averaging over 19,500 calls.
5.Each day, more than 600 families call the National Domestic Violence Hotline to escape from family violence.
6.For 11 years, the Hotline has been a lifeline between families in crisis and safety, and this month, the 2 millionth call for help was answered by Hotline advocates.
7.Activities undertaken by Million Voices Campaign members are as diverse as the communities they represent
8.The NAB consists of prominent national leaders who are committed to raising awareness and the resources necessary to ensure that the Hotlines lifesaving work continues
9.Community commitment is a key factor to ending the pervasive cycle of domestic violence, and these passionate citizens are working to mobilize their communities into action.
10.For 11 years, the Hotline has been a lifeline between families in crisis and safety, and this month, the 2 millionth call for help was answered by Hotline advocates.

Question:to killajohn17
How many famous women are there in the world?

yes, joan of arc was french not english, she fought for france and was killed by the english.

svizzy09 · Member

Ten facts about Mia Hamm

1. She is recognized as the worlds best women soccer player.
2. Mia Hamm is the role model of many young girls.
3. Mia played college soccer at UNC and lead her team to 4 consecutive championships.
4. She gives most of her time to charitible causes.
5. She also strives to promote womens athletics.
6. Mia was only 15 playing for her national team making her the youngest ever.
7. She has had many awards given to her for multiple reasons.
8. Mia Hamm is a founding member of the Women's Soccer Association.
9. She is considered a pioneer in her sport.
10. Mia Hamm is the role model for fans and players all around the world.

jessicalol · Veteran Member

mre wrote:

Source: http://www.engineofsouls.com/mc-women.htm

Background: History, as a study of the past, has often ignored the roles and accomplishments of women. Many societies, in a male-dominated, patriarchal manner, limited the legal rights, the participation, and the opportunities for women. Today, in many countries around the world, women play a profound role in politics, sports, the military, entertainment, and more. In order to understand more concerning different women and women's issues, explore the websites below according to the assignment given.

Assignment: 1) Choose any three of the websites on the page provided above and research them. 2) For each of the websites chosen, choose one of the following options:

Acting in the role of a reviewer, critique the sites and find ten of the most important facts/details. Describe them. Each area could be a link, a fact, a picture, or something interactive. Explain it while putting it (the area of interest) in the context of the site about women.

Act out the role of a participant in the issues discussed and explained in the sites, as if you were involved. This can take the form of a dairy or journal or you can write a short fiction story based on the information you learn.

Act out the role of an interviewer. Ask five thoughtful and deep questions about the issues covered in each of the five sites. Create the questions from your own personal curiosity concerning the issues covered.

Imagining yourself as an author of children's books, after reviewing the information on the website below, write out a children's story that includes ten pieces of information about the site's topic.

Act out the role of a Hollywood director or screen-writer. Using the information from the sites below, write a summary of a movie that you would create based on the issue, event or person researched. Who would play the lead roles? What would the plot be? How would it be resolved?

Evaluation: Students will receive 25 points for each of the websites reviewed. Students will receive 15 points for a question, comment or suggestion posted to another student and 10 points for a reply to another students post. [100 total]

Rutgers girls site

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this a game ladys is about 13 women, the Scarlet Knights, pioneers in the world of sport. These Scarlet Knights are also college students with the exhilarating and painful issues all young women have: an emerging sexuality, a future role in society, racial identity and their relationship to their own family. Soft-spoken (except when the Scarlet Knights lose) and diminutive in size, Stringer is an iconic giant whose driving ambition is renowned throughout the world of sport and beyond. For over 30 years she steadily climbed her way to the top, relying on an inner strength and faith, borne of personal tragedy
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WOMEN WARRIORS

Throughout history war and fighting have been seen as men's activities.
however women have always been involved in battles and seiges, not to mention duels, prizefights and so on.The most common occasion on which women would take part in battles was when their home, castle or town was attacked.A medieval lady would have expected to take charge of defence in her husband's absence. Some exceptional women like Boudiccia and Joan of Arc also led attacking armies.There were also a few women disguised themselves as ordinary soldiers or sailors in armies through the ages.Ancient warrior queens included Vishpla, Aahhotep I, Zabibi, Samsi, Tomyris, Himoko, Jingo Kogo, Mavia, Saimei and Dihya al-Kahina.These provide evidence that women were definitely fighting immediately before each law was passed, and probably in reasonably large numbers, otherwise there'd be no need for the law.

Breast cancer site

the cause of breast cancer is still unknown.Women chance of getting breast cancer increases with age 20 1 in 1.837 age 30 1 in 234 age 40 1 in 70 age 50 1 in 40 age 60 1 in 28 age 70 1 in 26 .Factors of geting breast cancer is age the cancer runs ini the family being overwight having high bone density

edalton76 · Veteran Member

Girl Trouble: Interviewer

1) What do you feel is the biggest roadblock people face when growing up in poverty?
2) What was the biggest accomplishment you feel you have made since leaving the Center for Young Womens Development?
3) Where do you think you would be if you hadnt gone to the center?
4) What do you believe is the biggest problem in the San Francisco juvenile justice system?
5) What kinds of programs or initiatives should be put in place to prevent people from re-entering the justice system?

5 Girls: Reviewer

1) Teens are most likely to try smoking cigarettes by age 12 and drinking by age 13.
2) That alcohol use among teenagers has fallen from 33.4% to 19.1% from 1988-1998.
3) While the number of boys who smoke has decreased the number of girls who smoke has increased, to the point where they are almost at the same percentage.
4) Teens on average try marijuana by the time they are 13 ½ years old.
5) Teens of both genders are more likely to talk to mothers about issues they face over fathers.
6) In 5 years the number of overweight adolescent girls has doubled.
7) Nose jobs have increased 32% from last year.
8) Some things parents consider an act of rebellion can be considered as establishing their own identity.

9) Children not permitted to express their feelings in the first place can have difficulty acknowledging or dealing appropriately with them later in life.

10) Most American girls hit puberty by age 11 ½.

Domestic Violence: Reviewer

1) That 75% of people know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence.

2) 14% of teens said they would be willing to do anything to keep a relationship.

3) 20% of teens who have been in a serious relationship have been hit, slapped, or pushed by a boyfriend or girlfriend.

4) One in four women and one in nine men are a victim of domestic violence at some point in their lives.

5) On average more than 3 women are murdered by their partners everyday.

6) Seventy-four percent of all murder-suicides involved an intimate partner. Of these, 96 percent were females killed by their intimate partners.

7) Two out of three people strongly agreed that domestic violence is a serious, widespread social problem in America.

8) Almost half of teens who have been in a relationship and 55% of those who describe theirs as serious, have done something that compromised their own values in order to please their partner.

9) In households with incomes under $15,000 per year, 35.5% of women and 20.7% of men suffered violence from an intimate partner.

10) Each year, Intimate Partner Violence results in an estimated 1,200 deaths and 2 million injuries among women and nearly 600,000 injuries among men.