Women's Issues and Key Concepts

The interconnectedness of economies worldwide, leading to increased trade, investment, and migration.

The spread of ideas, values, and practices across cultures, influencing people's beliefs and behaviors.

Economic policies imposed by international organizations like the IMF or World Bank on developing countries, often leading to austerity measures.

Factories or workplaces with poor working conditions, low wages, and often exploitation of workers, primarily women.

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. A global issue highlighting the disproportionate rates of violence against Indigenous women.

A movement and organization dedicated to raising awareness and supporting families of MMIW, emphasizing the need for justice and action.

The movement of women across borders for different reasons like work, family, or escape from conflict.

Domestic workers, often migrants, employed in private households providing services like cleaning, cooking, and childcare.

Women who arrange marriages with men they've never met through correspondence or online platforms, often for financial reasons.

Travel to a different place primarily for the purpose of engaging in sexual activities, often exploiting women.

The forced movement of individuals for sexual exploitation, often involving women and children.

A form of sexism that appears positive but maintains unequal power dynamics, often portraying women as needing protection and nurturing.

A form of sexism that expresses negative attitudes towards women, often viewing them as inferior or threatening.

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. An international treaty promoting gender equality.

The belief that certain rights and values are universal and apply to all people regardless of culture or background.

The view that cultural norms and values should be understood within their own context, avoiding judgment based on other cultures.

Feminist activism and theory that examines and addresses women's issues across national borders, focusing on intersections of gender, race, and class.

Basic rights and freedoms that all people are entitled to, regardless of gender, race, or background.

A principle in Cherokee culture emphasizing community-based cooperation, mutual aid, and responsibility.

The first woman justice on the Supreme Court of the United States, appointed in 1981.

The first Black woman justice on the Supreme Court of the United States, appointed in 2022.

United States Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945, known for her contributions to social welfare.

An early American suffragist and women's rights activist, known for her role in advocating for women's suffrage.

The first Black woman to serve in a US presidential cabinet, as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

The first elected female head of state in Africa, serving as the 24th President of Liberia.

The first woman elected to the US Congress, serving as a Representative from Montana.

The first female Vice President of the United States, serving alongside President Joe Biden.

The first woman to become Chief of the Cherokee Nation, a prominent figure in Native American rights.

The first Native American to serve as Secretary of the Interior in the US government.

An Iranian journalist and activist known for her work promoting women's rights and challenging the Iranian regime.

An American philanthropist known for her work in Nepal, establishing a school and orphanage.

The first openly gay person elected to the United States Senate, representing Wisconsin.

A Pakistani activist and scholar known for her work promoting women's rights and combating extremism.

A Swedish environmental activist known for her role in promoting climate action around the world.

A Brazilian indigenous activist known for her work advocating for the rights of indigenous communities.