Women

Femalefirst Femalefirst- Online community for women offering articles on issues such as sex and relationships, fashion, entertainment, and travel. handbag.com handbag.com- Website, portal and ISP for women - providing information about health and beauty, family matters, cookery, careers and special offers. Akka-info Akka-info- Project to collect Finnish women's studies related information. Includes links and contacts. (English, Finnish, Swedish) NYTKIS - The Coalition of Finnish Women's Associations NYTKIS - The Coalition of Finnish Women's Associations- Political and non-political women's associations. Includes member organisations and contacts. Finnish Maiden Finnish Maiden- Collection of links for Finnish women. Zonta International District 27 Zonta International District 27- Covers Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Poland, and Ukraine. Includes history, board of directors, news timetable and clubs. Black Women in Europe Black Women in Europe- A blog about black women of all nationalities who live in Europe. Written by an African American woman living in Sweden. Snob Snob- Women and family pan-Arab monthly. Femme Magazine Femme Magazine- Mensuel féminin Women in Fundamentalism Women in Fundamentalism- Excerpt from a book by Shahin Gerami featuring discussions about family and feminism with Iranian women who are in positions of power. Womanhood-Motherhood Womanhood-Motherhood- Online book by Roya Monajem, discussing the role women in society. BBC News: Iran Police Move into Fashion Business BBC News: Iran Police Move into Fashion Business- Report from Tehran on the police authorities' efforts to encourage women to adopt more conservative dress. A Brief History of the Women's Movement in Iran A Brief History of the Women's Movement in Iran- An analysis of the women's movement in Iran from Payvand.com. IranDokht.com IranDokht.com- Online Iranian women's community. Provides information on women's health, Persian culture, ethnic concepts, maps and pictures of Middle East. A Celebration of Women Writers A Celebration of Women Writers- Links to Iranian women writers on the web. Singapore Council of Women's Organisations Singapore Council of Women's Organisations- Coordinating body for women's associations in Singapore. Contact details available here. Singapore Business and Professional Women's Association Singapore Business and Professional Women's Association- A networking group that promotes the interests of business and professional women. Association of Women for Action & Research (AWARE) Association of Women for Action & Research (AWARE)- Information about its activities and membership criteria. Wonder Woman Wonder Woman- Women's magazine by "India Today" group. Femina Femina- A popular women's magazine. Website has features on fashion, reltionships, beauty, health and food. Woman's Era Woman's Era- A fortnightly women magazine from Delhi Press, featuring issues on health, relations, sex, well being, parenting, stories, and ebooks. Singapore Council of Women's Organisation Singapore Council of Women's Organisation- National co-ordinating body of women's organisations in Singapore. CBS News - Rape Debate In Japan CBS News - Rape Debate In Japan- Gang-rapes at rave parties provoke a long suppressed outcry, as well as a 'boys will be boys' reply. Women in Japan’s Temporary Services Industry Women in Japan’s Temporary Services Industry- Essay on the changing environment for women in the workplace and the use of temp workers to hold down wages and benefits. BBC News - Fury Over Japan Rape Gaffe BBC News - Fury Over Japan Rape Gaffe- A senior Japanese politician is forced to apologise after defending the behaviour of gang rapists. Japanese Women: A Step Behind? Japanese Women: A Step Behind?- Examines Japanese women's role in society with a look at gender, role models, work, and current trends. Japanese Women's Magazines: Inspiration and Commodity Japanese Women's Magazines: Inspiration and Commodity- Explores the role of magazines made for Japanese women and their social impact. Globalization and Women's Labour Activism in Japan Globalization and Women's Labour Activism in Japan- Uses the women’s movement in Japan as a conduit for those disadvantaged by globalization to mount protests and propose alternat… Japanese Women's Diaspora Japanese Women's Diaspora- Interview of a Japanese lady examining issues of gender, Japanese history and contemporary society. Ladies Circle India Ladies Circle India- A non-political and non-sectarian organization made up of the wives of members of round table. Information on activities, objectives, events, and membership.