What did I miss? The ERA?

Thanks to all the new NeW faces that came to our second meeting this past week! We loved having you there and hope to see you at our next meeting on Oct. 6 from 7pm-8pm in Rinker 210.

If you had to miss because of an all important exam or other conflict, we talked all about the ERA, the Equal Rights Amendment, and were introduced to Mrs. Phyllis Schlafy (the writer of our book this semester). We discussed what it actually means for women, the history behind it and the fact that perceptions don't meet reality in this case. Take a look at the articles we read during the last meeting below. (We looked at pro and cons to have a critical discussion and broke up into 3 teams)
Phyllis Schlafly Article
Eagle Forum Article
Equal Rights Amendment Article

NeW Meeting: Thursday Sept. 22

Why has women's happiness been on the decline since the 1970s? Why is it supposedly bad to have it all? What do feminists want us to believe about ourselves, our career and our families? This week we are going to talk about the Equal Rights Amendment and the struggle between radical feminism and conservative women. It's going to introduce our book for the semester, The Flipside of Feminism, which will hopefully be shipped in by that time.

Don't forget to pay your NeW 2011-2012 dues: they are $25 for an entire year (think of it as $12.50 a semester) and includes a book, tshirt and other goodies. If you just want to be an active member but don't want the book or tshirt, then dues at $10. Please bring check to the next meeting made out to Network of enlightened Women or cash. Payment plans are available. :) And you don't have to commit right away, come visit us for a meeting and then join! :)

Please try to bring a friend and remember the meeting is in Rinker 210 starting at 7pm. Dessert will be provided! (Building Construction Building, go up the stairs and to the right if you are entering from Inner and Newell).

We can't wait to see you! :)

First Fall Meeting Thursday!

Make sure it's in your planners ladies...the first NeW meeting of the Fall Semester is Thursday! Sept. 8th from 7pm-8pm in Rinker Hall 210 (Building Construction Building on Newell and Inner) will be our first meeting!

Come ready to discuss conservatism, what's going on with NeW this semester and how you can get involved! We are so excited to see old and new faces and network with you Thursday night!
Desserts and Drinks will be provided..we can't wait to see you!

For questions, please contact Elizabeth Hebeler, President, at emhebeler@ufl.edu