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"The true woman will not be exponent of another, or allow another to be
such for her. She will be her own individual self... Stand or fall by
her own individual wisdom and strength... She will proclaim the `glad
tidings of good news' to all women, that woman equally with man was made
for her own individual happiness, to develop... every talent given to her
by God, in the great work of life."-Susan B. Anthony
Topic: Feminism and Disarmament
Posted By: Stephanie Fraser
Date: 11 Nov 1999 12:08 AM
One of the social factors prompting sharp responses from women,
generally referred to as feminism, is unfettered militarism. The
current technological frenzy in armaments the world is now witnessing
-- from outer space to laboratory simulation of nuclear explosions --
is unsustainable. It falls to women to voice a feminist analysis
addressing the militaristic nature of personal, professional, economic
and international relations.
Responses:
Subject: feminism and disarmament intro
From: Stephanie Fraser
Date: 11 Nov 1999 12:22 AM
I add to this mix: feminism and disarmament. Often in discussions of
women's issues, the reality of violence is addressed on a personal
level, rarely discussed is international violence and the arms industry
which supports it. It is a vicious cycle: institutional violence feeds
individual violence, which feeds institional violence. Feminist
analysis of global economic drivers is key to disempowering the
international arms trade.
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