ANTI-FEMINIST/ANTI-WOMEN
SITES
This section contains links to anti-feminist, anti-choice
and 'men's rights' sites. You may find some of this material
disturbing. These sites are linked to the course website for
research purposes. There is no endorsement of the material
found on them. These sites require careful critical analysis
to assess their political agenda.
REAL Women of Canada (Realistic, Equal, Active,
for Life) (www.realwomenca.com)
describes itself as a non-partisan, non-denominational organization
of independent women who come from all walks of life, occupations,
social and economic backgrounds. Their main objectives are
to promote equality for all women, especially in the areas
of education, employment and retirement, but they identify
feminist organizations as detractors to these goals. They
write that "until the formation of REAL Women of Canada,
there was no voice to represent the views of those many thousands
of women who take a different point of view from that of the
established feminist groups. We're filling a need that has
long existed. None of us has a corner on the truth. Thus,
the diversity of views and approaches should be regarded as
an advantage to women, as well as an indication of our tremendous
diversity, independence and resourcefulness." On this
site you will find more information about their campaigns
and activities as well as a substantial resource of links
to similar organizations. Some of these are listed below.
The Independent Women's Forum (www.iwf.org)
(IWF) describes itself as providing a voice for American women
who believe in individual freedom and personal responsibility.
With considerable lobbying influence, they have voiced opinion
in the U.S. Supreme Court, among decision makers in Washington,
and in the American media. They write: "It is the voice
of reasonable women with important ideas who embrace common
sense over divisive ideology. We don't pretend to speak for
all women - but perhaps we speak for you." On this site
you will find studies, news, and 'watches' on hot topics that
are important to the IWF.
Promise Keepers (www.promisekeepers.org)
is a US based Christian fundamentalist movement notable for
its focus on men and for encouraging men to assume a correct
role as the main authority in the family and the public sphere.
"Promise Keepers is dedicated to igniting and uniting
men to be passionate followers of Jesus Christ through the
effective communication of the 7 Promises." On this site
you will find an explanation of the '7 promises', links to
similar sites across the US, information on how to start a
Promise Keepers chapter in your area (if you are a man), and
a thorough archives of many of the gatherings held throughout
the year.
The American Coalition for Fathers and Children
(www.acfc.org)
(ACFC) is dedicated "to the creation of a family law
system, legislative system, and public awareness which promotes
equal rights for all parties affected by divorce, and the
breakup of a family or establishment of paternity. It is our
belief through our involvement and dedication, we can have
a positive effect on the emotional and psychological well-being
of children." This site is of interest because ACFC's
interpretation of what should happen in divorce proceedings
actually harkens back to a time when women had no rights in
divorce proceedings. On this site you will find information
about the legal system in the US concerning divorce, child
custody, and news. For an alternative view on custody issues,
go to Ontario Women's Justice Network (http://www.owjn.org/)
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