Blog 9

The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom founded in 1915 is the world’s oldest women’s peace organization. Jane Addams was its first president, and today there are chapters in over 40 countries. The WILPF "works to achieve through peaceful means world disarmament, full rights for women, racial and economic justice, an end to all forms of violence, and to establish those political, social, and psychological conditions which can assure peace, freedom, and justice for all." One of the most impressive things about this organization is just how many things they are a part of. They have a prominent Save The Water campaign (they are trying to stop the commodization of water for private profit), as well as human rights, racial justice, environment, disarmament, and many others. They believe in nonviolent protests and sponsors many protest marches and vigils. I didn't really find any negative reviews about this organization and since it has been around for so long I really think that this would be a worthwhile organization to support, financially or otherwise.

Response to the Readings:

I really felt like I could relate to Chap. 8 in FIFE. Not because I am a mother but because I think that in this chapter I felt like the author brought up an extremely valid point that I feel is a a big reason why I don't really consider myself a feminist: the unwillingness of many 2nd wavers and even some 3rd wavers to combine " "traditional" and "nontraditional" gender roles in ways that work best for each individual woman." Women and especially mothers shouldn't be judged by anyone because of which path they choose for their career and raising children. The fact that motherhood wasn't considered a feminist issue in the recent past is laughable to me. I think that the feminist movement should want what is best for each individual woman and not say "this is what a feminist woman does." I think mothers deserve much more understanding and help when trying to pursue a career. Motherhood deserves so much more respect than it is currently being given.
The Globetrotting Sneakers was an enlightening read (though I had trouble reading it in its entirety on my computer for some reason). It's scary to me that those workers have little to no representation, even from the trade agreements that are supposed to protect them. I think that the government (ours as well as most others) is doing an awful job at protecting some of its most vulnerable citizens.