Monthly Archives: August 2009

Victory for Victims of Sex Discrimination Based on Gender Stereotyping—Even if They’re Gay

Posted on August 31, 2009 by womenslawproject

On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a ruling in Prowel v. Wise Business Forms,07-3997 (3d Cir. Aug. 28, 2009), which states clearly that a plaintiff can bring a claim of gender stereotyping sex discrimination under … Continue reading →

Posted in Employment, Equality | Tagged 3rd Circuit, Employment, Gender stereotyping, Prowel v. Wise Business Forms, Sex discrimination, Sexism, Title VII | 1 Comment

Celebrating Suffrage, But There’s More to Be Done

Posted on August 27, 2009 by womenslawproject

This week, we celebrated Women’s Equality Day which marked the 89th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, extending the right to vote to include women. Suffragists worked—and worked hard—for over seven decades to fight … Continue reading →

Posted in Equality | Tagged Equality, Suffrage, Women, Women's Equality Day, Women's Law Project, Women's rights | Comments Off

Letter to the Editor: Sexual Assault Charges Against Ben Roethlisberger

Posted on August 25, 2009 by womenslawproject

The western Pennsylvania office of the Women’s Law Project, along with Pittsburgh Action Against Rape, sent the following letter to the editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette regarding the paper’s treatment of the sexual assault charges against Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. … Continue reading →

Posted in Rape, Sports | Tagged Ben Roethlisberger, Gene Collier, Pittsburgh Action Against Rape, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rape, Sexual assault, Women's Law Project | Comments Off

Women’s Rights in the Spotlight

Posted on August 25, 2009 by womenslawproject

This week the New York Times Magazine focuses on “Saving the World’s Women.” An essay by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, titled “The Women’s Crusade,” is at the center of an issue that explores women’s causes around the world. … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Equality, Girls, Government, The New York Times, Women's health | Tagged Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Equality, Feminism, Girls, Gordon Brown, Women, Women's rights | 1 Comment

Guttmacher Details State Legislative Trends at Midyear

Posted on August 24, 2009 by womenslawproject

Recently, the Guttmacher Institute released its analysis of state legislative trends at the midway point of 2009. According to the Institute, “875 measures related to reproductive health were introduced in the 50 states and DC, and a total of 33 … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Contraception, Government, Reproductive Rights, Women's health | Tagged Abortion, Anti-choice, Comprehensive sex education, Guttmacher Institute, Re-defining personhood, Reproductive Rights, Women, Women's health | Comments Off

American Public Still Overwhelmingly Pro-choice, Despite Earlier Reports

Posted on August 20, 2009 by womenslawproject

A recent Gallup poll reveals that the majority of Americans – 78% – believe that abortion should be legal. The percentage of people living in the United States who think abortion should be illegal in all circumstances is only 18%, … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Reproductive Rights, Women's health | Tagged Abortion, Anti-choice, Reproductive Rights, Women, Women's health | Comments Off

In Iraq, Female Soldiers Prove Old Assumptions Wrong

Posted on August 19, 2009 by womenslawproject

The New York Times series “Women at Arms” explores the expanding role of women in the military and the extent to which, especially in Iraq, women have become indispensible in all types of operations, showing along the way that they … Continue reading →

Posted in Equality, Government, Military | Tagged Afghanistan, Equality, Feminism, Iraq, Military, New York Times, Women | 2 Comments

Dr. LeRoy Carhart: Another Undaunted Abortionist

Posted on August 19, 2009 by womenslawproject

The recent burst of media coverage of late abortion providers continues with an August 15 Newsweek article about Dr. LeRoy Carhart. Dr. Carhart, who runs the Abortion and Contraception Clinic of Nebraska, used to perform late abortions at Dr. Tiller’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion, Rape, Reproductive Rights, Women's health | Tagged Abortion, LeRoy Carhart, Rape, Reproductive Rights, Women, Women's health, Women's rights | Comments Off

Is the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Covering Men’s and Women’s Sports Equally?

Posted on August 18, 2009 by womenslawproject

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is the largest newspaper in Allegheny County. However, when reading the Post-Gazette’s sports section, it’s difficult not to notice that there are very few stories covering women’s sports or female athletes. To determine whether this is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Allegheny County, Equality, Pittsburgh, Sports | Tagged Athletics, Equality, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Sports, Women | 2 Comments

Clinton Unveils $17 Million Plan to Fight Sexual Violence in Congo

Posted on August 18, 2009 by womenslawproject

Last week, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the Congo and met with Congolese survivors of rape, university students, and President Joseph Kabila to discuss the worsening epidemic of sexual violence in the region. Specifically, Clinton toured the city of … Continue reading →

Posted in Rape, Women's health | Tagged Congo, Government, Hillary Clinton, Rape, Violence against women, Women, Women's health, Women's rights | Comments Off