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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Study Finds C-Sections May Increase Childbirth Complications
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology recently published a study that found an increased risk of childbirth complications linked to birth by cesarean section. The study compared births in 1988-89 to 2004-05, finding that the need for blood transfusions increased … Continue reading
Posted in Childbirth, Pregnancy, Women's health
Tagged C-section births, Cesarean section births, Chicago Tribune, Childbirth, Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pregnancy, USA Today, Women's health
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Supreme Court Strengthens Protections in Title VII Cases
Yesterday, the Supreme Court handed down a decision in Crawford v. Nashville which strengthened employees’ protections against retaliation by their employers during the investigation of employment discrimination cases. Vicky Crawford was an employee of the city government of Nashville, TN, … Continue reading
Posted in Employment, Equality, Supreme Court
Tagged Crawford v Nashville, Employment, Sex discrimination, Supreme Court, Title VII, Women, Women's rights
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WNBA Star Candace Parker and Pregnant Athletes
The New York Times reports that Candace Parker, of the Los Angeles Sparks, is pregnant and due in the spring. The article touches on the fact that a high-profile athlete’s pregnancy could be a good conduit for talking about the … Continue reading
What Do Women Want?
The New York Times Magazine recently published a story outlining different approaches to understanding the different experiences of women and men in sex. The article emphasizes the recent surge in research in the field of female sexuality, which was at … Continue reading
Posted in Sex, Women's health
Tagged Female sexuality, New York Times, Sex, Sexology, Sexuality
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Teen Pregnancy Rates on the Rise
The Feminist Majority reports that a recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that teenage pregnancy rates are on the rise. In particular, the CDC’s report showed significant increases in 26 states in 2006, … Continue reading
Posted in Girls, Pregnancy, Women's health
Tagged Girls, Pregnancy, Sexual abstinence programs, Women's health
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V is for Victory Press Conference TODAY
The Women’s Law Project (WLP) has a long history of accomplishments in working to “level the playing field” for girls in athletics. On January 26, the WLP will announce an exciting new project with our partner, the Women’s Sports Foundation. … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Equality, Girls, Philadelphia, Sports, Title IX
Tagged Donovan McNabb, Education, Equality, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Eagles, Sports, Title IX, V is for Victory, Wilma McNabb, Women's Law Project, Women's Sports Foundation
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