A Review of my Feminist Theory Class Part 2: 10 Organizations That Sparked My Interest
January 12, 2024 |
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Hi Sunshine,
Welcome to Part 2 of my Feminist Theory Class Review. As mentioned in Part 1-So Am I A Feminist?, our end of course project was to prepare a paper and presentation on a feminist issue we care about, include empirical research, align it with the various feminist theories we had learnt about, and discuss the work of an organization doing something about the issue or in the lines of your issue of choice.
The topic I picked was violence against women in relation to mental health - the neglect women who give birth to kids who either have epilepsy or a mental health issue face, the 'burden' of being both a caregiver and breadwinner, the subpar jobs they have to do - at time resulting to sex work or moving abroad to be domestic workers. I went with Global Feminism as my theory/approach and I listed the work UN Women does (or should be doing).
As my fellow classmates shared their presentations, I noted some of the organizations that sparked my interest. I have listed them below in three broad categories: Periods and Reproductive Health, Sexual Assault and Violence Against Women and Girls, and Sex Work and Pornography.
Please note that these are US Based Organizations in the Gender/Sexual/Reproductive Health space, as shared by my classmates. I lifted some of the descriptions from their presentations and/or organization's website.
Periods and Reproductive Health
- No More Secrets Mind Body Spirit - Philadelphia-based non-profit created in 2012 by a mother and daughter who faced period poverty. Give out monthly supplies of pads, tampons, and menstrual cups.
- Planned Parenthood Keystone - Provides sexual and reproductive health care and education to people in the U.S. and globally. Has multiple locations close to Lancaster. Are inclusive of varying gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations.
- Project Pink Tax - Donate menstrual products to those in need. Educates people on periods and periods poverty
- Sister Song Women of Color Reproductive Collective - Collection of various organizations that bring together civil and women’s rights movements in addition to human rights. Uses human rights framework rather than civil or political rights frameworks. Strive for reproductive justice over reproductive rights.
Sexual Assault and Violence Against Women and Girls
- GreenDot - Has training for bystander intervention, including ways to be a bystander safely in order to stop an event in progress and prevent future incidences. (I talked about bystanders and the genesis of the 911 line in this post)
- Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women USA (MMIW USA) - Their mission is to bring awareness to and combat violence against native peoples. Dedicated to Amy Lee Hanson and Sherry Ann Wounded Foot, two Indigenous women who were murdered and still have not received justice. (More Info - Read about Savannah + Savanna's Act here)
- No more - Provides education on things like consent, bystander tips, and healthy dating. Campaigns nationwide in US.
Sex Work and Pornography
- Fight The New Drug - An organization providing individuals the opportunity to make informed decisions regarding pornography.
- Molly House Project - Provide sex worker rights education to 'masculine leaning' sex workers.
- Sex Workers Outreach Project - Advocates for sex workers who are women of color, working-class, and/or LGBTQ.
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