Introduces the Committee of 200, its goals in advancing women's entrepreneurship, its origins, its conference and programs, and its membership qualifications. Also includes comments from prominent news sources on the Committee.
Argues that welfare reform (particularly the Personal Responsibility Act) constitutes a war on poor women, pressuring them into dependence on men and exploitative work situations. Describes what the group is doing to fight the reform proposals and…
Describes the findings of the project monitoring New York City hospitals' compliance with Public Law 37 (1977), which established guidelines for informed consent in sterilization practices in order to curb abuses. Includes analysis of the findings…
Report on battered women who become involved with the criminal justice system in New York State, as defendants and victims. Based on the testimony of 12 formerly battered women at the Bedford Hills Correctional facility convicted of killing their…
Article I. Name
Article II. Offices
Article III. Purposes
Article IV. Board of Directors
Article V. Eligibility
Article VI. Action of the Board
Article VII. Annual and Special Meetings
Article VIII. Members
Article IX.…
Publicity for the forum. Lists speakers (representatives from CARASA and CESA as well as Judith Wessler, Marilyn Katz, and Tamara Pitch). In English and Spanish.
Describes the rights of women under the Pregnancy Disability Act, which holds that discrimination against women on the basis of pregnancy is sex discrimination. Describes the benefits to which women are entitled when pregnancy is considered in the…
Publicity for a seminar on reproductive health hazards in the workplace. Describes some jobs that might expose workers to harmful substances, and explains the issue of sterilization abuse. Lists speakers and the goals of the session.