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The conference was about helping women become better equipped spiritually, emotionally and educationally to encourage themselves and others on what it means to be a “True” girlfriend. To further illustrate the objectives of the conference, the first thing the presenters did was give each participant an inventory sheet to assess their spiritual gift (s). Secondly, each participant was provided a bingo hand out to ask the women attending the group something about themselves. The group leader instructed the women to write the woman’s initial in the box on the hand out if the individual has done or have something in their life , and if the individuals’ bingo within the allotted time, they were given a gift. Thirdly, each participant was given a form to list the qualities of a girlfriend using Romans 12 scriptures to describe the qualities of “True”

The Columbia Missouri Stake President Harvey James was the keynote speaker. He opened the conference and said, “Things we feel certain about may be different from others perspective.” He reassured the crowd of over one-hundred women that they are not alone and there “is opposition in all things.”

As we have discussed many times in class, change is made when a problem is identified and a solution to the problem follows. Both Sisters of Social Service, – whom are women helping to care for their community and the poor – who were also social workers, saw a problem within the community: underprivileged women of the community did not have a hospitable environment where they received support from. “Their dream was to provide an environment where personal self-esteem might be nurtured and low-income women might be helped to recognize their innate goodness” (Wellspring Women’s Center). During an interview for Tales from the Heart of Wellspring, the organization’s blog, Sister Catherine said, “‘All we wanted to do was serve coffee and love people. We didn’t have a clue. What we had was a pink box of donuts and a 10-cup Mr. Coffee”

Esther Y. Turner has been a member of Christian Faith Assembly, Hainesport NJ for over 23 years where she currently serves as a Minister on the Ministerial Staff. She formally served as Director of Administration for Christian Faith Assembly, Director of Church Growth Ministries, President of Total Women Ministry and a Job Placement Coordinator/Facilitator, an appointed position by the Pastor, to help those who in the church and in the community with gainful employment. She has organized, coordinated and headed numerous Women’s Retreats and Seminars, both nationally and internationally.

Our relationship began like very few relationships do, on Facebook. In June of 2009, after I had been accepted into a Fall 2009 freshman class, a boy said hello in a message and a 4-page paper could not even touch the surface of our relationship in those past 2 years, but I will do my best to explain as much as possible. Over the next few months, the

Learnt about everyday issues that women face such as abusive relationships, and how to deal with these issues, and how to help other women when they are faced with these everyday women’s issues; advanced social skills, and the ability to empathize more often.

In many regions of Africa it is still common to practice female genital mutilation and other forms of violence against women in patriarchal societies and through the IAW many women and girls have been saved from such mutilation. Other programs include the provision of contraceptives for women, in particular those in poorer undeveloped nations. Pre and post natal care as well as other programs which foster the development and growth of women in leadership roles and avenues for women to create and develop businesses. These programs and campaigns have fostered the growth of so many women whether tangibly through their successes or intangibly through their improved self confidence and belief to know they can do better and should expect better despite their past. It has empowered women to overcome boundaries decades ago were impenetrable. As with any other process of change, they too have encountered challenges. Some of these are the same obstacles they try to overcome; gender biases and discrimination. Others include effecting a change in the mindset of individuals and in gaining support for their cause in male dominated countries and cultures where it is the status quo for women to 'know their place' and stay at home and 'raise' the kids. They also face economic and political challenges from governments and corporations who still believe the best senior executives should be males as opposed to promotions based on

Last week (2-2-15), I visited the Women Care Counseling Center in Evanston and met Beth Katz at noon. Beth is a Senior Associate Therapist who guided me through their small suite. Women Care is an organization that primarily focuses on counseling various members of their community and provides training to people to become therapist. They offer support to families, couples and teens through life transitioning moments and offer guidance to overcome obstacles in life, such as trauma. It was founded in the late 70s by Laurie Kahn with the purpose of helping women with their relationships and family troubles.

Policing is the first step to take place inside the criminal justice system. After arrest, the prosecutor dictates whether to take legal action against the perpetrator or to drop the case. While these cases are historically posed as using hard evidence to convict offenders, is this all that truly influences the outcome of a case? Gender, race, and class constantly are involved in influencing case’s outcomes and has created an unarguable social inequality in today’s legal system.

According to Burton, the key decisions contribute to restoring peace from within, building confidence, and boosting happiness during hard times. Burton’s introduction of the nine habits mainly teaches women how to navigate obstacles when they come. She uses illustrations of various workshops and real life stories of women who have found that harmony of purpose, resilience, and joy that defines success. Consequently, Burton is asking the reader to commit and execute seven key decisions that are simple, profound, and easy to follow in order to obtain the nine habits earlier stated.

John evolved into my best friend and, wrapping myself in his world, I disregarded the importance of my core group of friends. We reached interpersonal commitment and all of my time belonged to John. We went to events and hung out according to his time frame, with little consideration for my needs. All John said was “no, I don’t want to do that,” and I respected his decision. Looking

John evolved into my best friend and, wrapping myself in his world, I lost my core group of friends. We had reached interpersonal commitment. All of my time belonged to John. We went to events and hung out according to his time frame, with little consideration for my time. All John needed to say was “no, I don’t want to do that,” and I respected his decision. Looking back, I realize how little John respected me. Our relationship grew in predictability as we learned each other’s schedules, emotions, and family habits. Dates always went the same way, involving dinner with his family followed by a rented movie. Our interactions never involved social bonding beyond our families. Instead, moments of novelty, like rock

Women’s health in the United States has advanced greatly in the last 200 years. From the Popular Women’s Movement in the early to mid-1800s, where reforms were largely centered on the elimination of corsets, to Roe vs. Wade and the creation of the Office of Women’s Health Research, women’s health has come a long way and is still evolving1. In the practice of physical therapy, women’s health has progressed from gynecological care to a whole-person, holistic approach to women’s health. "The realm of women 's health really looks at physical therapy for a woman throughout her life span," says Wendy Featherstone, PT, president of APTA’s Women’s Health Section and owner of Specialty Physical Therapy in New York2. Researchers have long known that sex plays a role in health. Therefore, research in women’s health is key to advancements in personalized medicine for both sexes.

Women’s empowerment is critical aspect of achieving gender equality (peacecorps.). Gender equality is a human right (peacecorps.). Gender equality is not one homogeneous phenomenon, but a collection of disparate and interlinked problems (“The Many”). In 1963, most Americans did not yet believe that gender equality was possible or even desirable (“Why”). They think they have to choose between having a career and having a family (“Why Women”). Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world (“Achieve”). However, women are frequently subjected to gender norms that limit their opportunities, defining them as mothers, caregivers, or homemakers (“Demand”). The reality is that this idea that they’re ‘natural’ gender roles pushes people into

October 10th, 2017 a windy day I lost my best friend, my lover and all, but not to death or anything, but to the change of heart. It was a long 4 months I was in love, something I never felt before toward anyone. I met Matarr in 6th grade, that’s when I was taller than him, now he’s huge like a tree, he’s still really dark, and still goofy like the first day we talked. We were best friends ever since we talked everyday day and night all the time we grew up together kind of at least. In 7th grade we just got closer and closer, then in 8th he decided to switch to Ucap I mean at first it was hurt, our friendship did change a little bit though. We still talked every now and then and in December of 2016, I started to catch a crush on him.