sexism - Latest Newshttp://news.prlog.org/tag/sexism/sexism - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 For Surgeon General: Focus on Qualifications, Not Weighthttp://www.prlog.org/10296920-for-surgeon-general-focus-on-qualifications-not-weight.htmlBlack Women’s Health Imperative Denounces Criticism of Surgeon General Nominee Regina BenjaminThu, 30 Jul 2009 21:03:32 GMT Benjamin Weight Discussion in Media is Perfect Example of Size Discriminationhttp://www.prlog.org/10288671-benjamin-weight-discussion-in-media-is-perfect-example-of-size-discrimination.htmlNAAFA, a civil rights organization working to end discrimination against people of size, supports the appointment of Dr. Regina Benjamin. We believe the discussion of her size and weight regarding her qualifications for the job to be discriminatory.Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:41:52 GMT Maureen Dowd Wins the First Tweety Awardhttp://www.prlog.org/10114183-maureen-dowd-wins-the-first-tweety-award.htmlMaureen Dowd wins the first Tweety. Given out by the members of Alegre's Corner for what we facetiously call Excellence in Misogyny.Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:54:22 GMT A search engine for womenhttp://www.prlog.org/10052285-search-engine-for-women.htmlGoo-Woman has created a new search engine for women, both useful and symbolic to remind us how much work must still be done to advance in equality between women and men.Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:59:34 GMT Soraida, Artist Teaching Tolerance Since 1992 Through Her Verdadism Art with Social Commentarieshttp://www.prlog.org/10032457-soraida-artist-teaching-tolerance-since-1992-through-her-verdadism-art-with-social-commentaries.htmlFor over 15 years now, artist and activist, Soraida Martinez, has been raising awareness of racism, sexism, stereotyping and other social issues that until recently have been considered too taboo to be discussed in mainstream American society.Sat, 29 Sep 2007 23:19:27 GMT Verdadism Art Exhibition for “World Arts: Latin Legacies” Cecil College Gallery, Elkton, MDhttp://www.prlog.org/10029044-verdadism-art-exhibition-for-world-arts-latin-legacies-cecil-college-gallery-elkton-md.htmlFrom September 5 until September 27, 2007, the socially conscious art of Soraida Martinez, known for Verdadism since 1992, will be featured at Cecil College’s Elkton Station Gallery “World Arts: Latin Legacies” exhibition in Elkton, Maryland.Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:23:01 GMT Artist and Activist, Soraida Martinez, and Actor, Rosie Perez, at AIDS Conference in Miami Beachhttp://www.prlog.org/10027198-artist-and-activist-soraida-martinez-and-actor-rosie-perez-at-aids-conference-in-miami-beach.htmlLatina Artist, Soraida Martinez, known for raising awareness of social issues for the purpose of promoting tolerance and understanding, creates painting for the 2007 National Conference on Latinos and AIDS in Miami; Rosie Perez is guest speaker.Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:42:10 GMT The 2007 National Conference on Latinos and AIDS features Soraida Martinez and Rosie Perez.http://www.prlog.org/10025487-the-2007-national-conference-on-latinos-and-aids-features-soraida-martinez-and-rosie-perez.htmlAn art exhibition by socially conscious artist Soraida Martinez, plus actress Rosie Perez as the guest speaker, focuses attention on the AIDS epidemic that is affecting Latinos nationwide.Sat, 28 Jul 2007 11:45:46 GMT Soraida Martinez Featured in New York City Launch of The Business Journal for Hispanic Researchhttp://www.prlog.org/10021356-soraida-martinez-featured-in-new-york-city-launch-of-the-business-journal-for-hispanic-research.htmlSoraida Martinez, the Latina artist who created Verdadism, where every painting is accompanied with a written social commentary addressing issues of racism and sexism, featured in The Business Journal for Hispanic Research in New York City.Fri, 22 Jun 2007 03:20:59 GMT