Articles written by Brandi Rhoades
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The Basics of Beginner Journaling
Learning to journal is an excellent way to get in touch with your inner needs and feelings.
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Sara Bongiorni's A Year Without Made in China
Sara Bongiorni chronicles her family's decision to forego Chinese goods for one year.
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Primary Reasons for Homelessness
Homeless advocacy groups argue that a lack of affordable housing, mental illness, and poverty are the main reasons for homelessness.
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Web Writing Jargon
Web writing requires an understanding of basic terms, including keywords, search engine optimization, and social networking.
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Three Reasons to Oppose the Death Penalty
The application of the death penalty in the United States allows for the possibility of innocent people being murdered, often because of race and class bias.
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Gardasil Controversy Flares Over Immigrant Women
Gardasil, the controversial vaccine that helps prevent some cases of cervical cancer, now is required for women entering the United States.
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A Few Places to Visit in Kentucky
Kentucky is home to the annual Derby, as well as other attractions for tourists.
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A Stay-at-Home Mom's Resume
A good workforce re-entry resume can help stay-at-home moms who want to return to their careers. Just know what pitfalls to avoid.
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Basic Principles of Attachment Parenting
Attachment parenting advocates have several practices, including co-sleeping and baby-wearing, that others may consider eccentric.
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The Story of Mary King and Casey Hayden
Casey Hayden and Mary King wrote Sex and Caste and inadvertently launched the modern feminist movement.
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Ways To Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and most communities have activities to honor survivors and help raise money. Contributing creates a closer community.
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The Life and Times of Andrea Dworkin
Radical feminist and lesbian Andrea Dworkin put forth a number of shocking theses about male-female relationships and fought against pornography.
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Lessons from Dr. Seuss
Using Dr. Seuss, parents can teach their children lessons about courage, love, and giving.
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Anne Moody's Use in the Classroom
Anne Moody, the author of Coming of Age in Mississippi, gives readers a detailed account of life in the civil rights movement.
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A Look at Children's Author Cynthia Rylant
Author Cynthia Rylant wrote Henry and Mudge and Mr. Putter and Tabby, both excellent series for preschool-aged children.
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Feminists Desire for Affordable Healthcare
Women's healthcare initiatives include the right to affordable birth control methods and the equal access to preventive health screenings.
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Working to End Domestic Violence
Stopping domestic violence is no easy task, given that you are fighting low self-esteem, low funds, and substance abuse.
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Helping With Gay Pride if You're Straight
Getting involved in the gay rights movement if you're straight can be tricky, but it can be done. Here are ways to participate.
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Male and Female Circumcision Basics
Many people mistakenly believe that circumcision is the same whether done on a male or female. Find out the differences.
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A Few Ideas to Jumpstart Today's Feminist
Feminist activism today isn't as vibrant as it once was, but these ideas can get you started organizing around key issues.
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Reconsidering the Equal Rights Amendment
The Equal Rights Amendment was an attempt from feminists to legal avenues for pursuing gender inequality.
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Discovering Lillian Smith
Lillian Smith is one of the forgotten heroes in the history of Southern literature, but her works challenged racist ideology in the early twentieth century.
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Understanding Female Genital Mutilation
Female genital mutilation has gone on in Africa for thousands of years and is carried out annually in 28 countries.
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Assessing Sarah Palin
The world met Governor Sarah Palin when John McCain chose her to run for Vice President. Despite early leads, Palin does not impress when she answers political questions.
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How to Make a Personal Budget
Personal budgets typically remain pretty tight regardless of the economy. Learning to budget can help your family in hard times.
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How to Transition to Buying Organic
Organic food and other organic products are becoming increasingly popular but remain pricy. Learn to switch to organics without feeling the financial strain as much.
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What is a Gender Studies Program?
Gender Studies, or Women's Studies, is a 30-year-old academic field designed to teach students to view their academic work through gender.
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Action to Combat the Wage Gap
One of the primary battles remaining for equal rights is ending the wage gap. Feminist activists can work through advocacy to make changes to the pay system.
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The Struggle for Equal Pay
The idea of equal pay rights came into existence in the 1960s, but women still struggle to get quality enforcement of equal pay legislation.
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Tips for A College Application
The college application process is grueling with essays, questions, and personal statements. Keys to the college application process are organization and strong answers.
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How to Travel on a Budget
Instead of foregoing your family vacation because of economic troubles, try to work within a reasonable budget to make your trip enjoyable and affordable.
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Starting an Investment Club
Starting an investment club sounds intriguing. The prospect requires some hard work, however. You must decide how to handle members, delinquencies, and other big issues.
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