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WOMENS ISSUE [1 record]

Record 1 1999-08-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Human Relations
CONT

In seeking to broaden the problem [homelessness] from a "women's concern" and to raise men's awareness, the Forum [against Oppression of Women] has become part of a nation-wide alliance of NGOs [non-governmental organizations], lobbying national government for a National Housing Charter.

CONT

The problem of the negligence and abuse of women's rights being seen simply as a "women's issue" is already clear. There is practical evidence that issues such as sexual harassment and abuse, rape, sexual abuse of children and wife battery are seen as women's issues ... despite the fact that men are clearly involved ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
Key term(s)
  • enjeux féminins

Spanish

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