Authors: Jessica Valenti
Tags: #Health & Fitness, #Sexuality, #Self-Help, #Personal Growth, #Self-Esteem, #Social Science, #Feminism & Feminist Theory, #Women's Studies
The Purity Myth (35 page)
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the Purity myth Ibid.
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beyond manliness
Stephen J. Ducat.
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the following list of resources can also be found at www.Puritymyth.com.
organizations
abortion access Project
The Abortion Access Project advocates access to safe abortion for all women in the United States; looks for gaps in abortion access that no one else is ad- dressing, and seeks to create and support innovative responses to these gaps; and works with local partners to achieve locally driven, locally relevant goals, then introduces these projects to national organizations also interested in ex- panding access. (www.abortionaccess.org)
american association of university women
This national organization promotes women’s educational equality. Not only does AAUW do terrific advocacy work, it also provides comprehensive re- search materials on young women and education. (www.aauw.org)
blacK women’s health imPerative
The Black Women’s Health Imperative is the only organization devoted sole- ly to advancing the health and wellness of America’s black women and girls through advocacy, community health and wellness education, and leadership development. (www.blackwomenshealth.org)
center for american women and Politics
Housed at Rutgers University in New Jersey, CAWP is the leading source of scholarly research and current data about American women’s political par- ticipation. (www.cawp.rutgers.edu)
center for reProductive rights
A nonprofit legal-advocacy organization dedicated to promoting and de- fending women’s reproductive rights worldwide. The center works on Capitol Hill and in the courts; its website features information on national legislation affecting women’s reproductive health and rights. (www.repro- ductiverights.org)
center for women Policy studies
The Center for Women Policy Studies was founded in 1972 as the first feminist-policy analysis and research institution in the United States. Its mis-
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sion is to shape public policy to improve women’s lives and preserve their hu- man rights. (www.centerwomenpolicy.org)
choice usa
This youth-led organization supports emerging leaders in the reproductive- justice movement; it’s an amazing resource and group for younger women. (www.choiceusa.org)
fair fund, inc.
FAIR works globally to engage youth, especially young women, in civil so- ciety. It heightens awareness of human trafficking and domestic violence, informs young people about sexual-assault prevention, and promotes the de- velopment of youth capacity-building programs. (www.fairfund.org)
family violence Prevention fund
This antiviolence organization works both organizationally and in direct ser- vice. FVPF also helped to develop the Violence Against Women Act, passed by Congress in 1994. Its website is a good place to look for statistics and re- sources on intimate-partner violence and rape. (http://endabuse.org)
girls, inc.
This organization for girls and young women promotes self-esteem, confi- dence, and independence through programs that address math and science education, pregnancy and drug abuse prevention, media literacy, economic literacy, adolescent health, violence prevention, and sports participation. The group and its website are also great resources for people doing research about girls. (www.girlsinc.org)
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guttmacher institute
The Guttmacher Institute advances sexual and reproductive health worldwide through an interrelated program of social science research, public education, and policy analysis. This is the go-to organization to consult about women’s reproductive health. (www.guttmacher.org)
institute for women’s Policy research
IWPR researches poverty and welfare, employment and earnings, work and family issues, health and safety, and women’s civic and political participation. (www.iwpr.org)
naral Pro-choice america
For more than 30 years, NARAL Pro-Choice America has been the nation’s leading advocate for privacy and a woman’s right to choose. With more than one million members and supporters, NARAL is fighting to protect the pro- choice values of freedom and privacy. (www.prochoiceamerica.org)
national asian Pacific american women’s forum
NAPAWF is the only national, multi-issue organization dealing with Asian Pacific American women’s issues in the United States. The organization’s mis- sion is to build a movement to advance social justice and human rights for APA women and girls. (www.napawf.org)
national coalition of women and girls in education
This nonprofit organization is dedicated to improving educational opportu- nities for girls and women. The group also addresses the implementation of Title IX. (www.ncwge.org)
