A Rosie The Riveter remix,with the quote “Equal Pay For Equal Work “,and the Obama campaign symbol.An iconic symbol made to speak to today’s issues. www.lillyledbetter.com/images/lilly.jpg Topic:Should the Obama administration work to eliminate pay inequality? Category:image Title:Equal Pay For Equal Work Publication Information:2008,Justin Whedon for the Obama campaign Artist:Justin Whedon, Justin Whedon Designs,Kansas City Location: [...]
Seventy-seven cents to a dollar
Image of 77cents next to a dollar.This is a simple,but effective visual reminder that women’s pay is just pocket change compared to men’s. http://www.feministcampus.org/images/egreeting/equalpay.jpg Topic: Should the Obama administration work to eliminate pay inequality? Category: image Title: Seventy-seven cents to a dollar. Publication Information:The Feminist campus website serves as the “World’s largest pro-choice student network.” [...]
The Economy Is A Feminist Issue
According to blogger Nancy Goldstein, the economic stimulus bill is worse for women than men.Many of the jobs generated for women will come later and pay far less than jobs being created in fields dominated by men.http://www.salon.com/mwt/broadsheet/feature/2009/02/20/women_economy/index.html Topic: Should the Obama administration work to eliminate pay inequality? Category:citizen/journalistic /blog Title: The Economy Is A Feminist [...]
Working Mom’s Blog
Katherine Lewis blogs about women,family and work issues and gives resources and support for moms in need. Women’s issues survey data presented, along with first-hand corporate mom accounts.Access to citizen comments.http://workingmoms.about.com/ Topic: Should the Obama administration work to eliminate pay inequality? Category:Citizen/blog Title: “Working Mom’s Blog” Publication Information: About.com,owned by the New York Times Company [...]
On Making A Soundslide Presentation
When I began this assignment, I recognized that my subject was multi-dimensional, and in the complexity of layers I would be able to find a story.While taking photos, I began to piece together how the story would flow, and the metaphor of juggling for the life of a student father.I borrowed from my own experience [...]
Classmate Interviewed About Sources,Smart-Ass Comments Ensue
I interviewed Josh Clark today about his sources and should question.His question is Should the Obama administration invest in clean and renewable energy? Josh believes that this should happen,but is concerned over its feasibility because of the nation’s economic situation.He points out that the current stimulus package is being used to build roads and redo [...]
Women In The Workforce
US Department of State releases quick statistics on women in the workforce.Info USA,2005. Topic:Should the Obama administration work to eliminate pay inequality? Category:Government/Institutional Title:Quick Stats on Women In the Workforce Publication Information: US State Department website,Info USA.Published in Washington by the Bureau of International Information Programs,intended for promoting our national interests to international audiences.Published 2005. [...]
Wage Gap Over Time,In Real Dollars,Women See A Continuing Gap
Chart presenting the percentage of wage gap between men and women workers over the last forty years. Pay equity information,updated August 2008. Topic:Should the Obama administration work to eliminate pay inequality? Category:Institutional/chart Title: Wage Gap Over Time,In Real Dollars,Women See A Continuing Gap Publication Information: Presented by the National Committee On Pay Equity,Washington,DC .Updated August,2008. [...]
Old Habits Die Hard
An explanation of why old gender discriminations stick and perpetuate pay inequalities.USA Today,June,2008. Topic:Should the Obama administration work to eliminate pay inequality? Category: Institutional/Citizen ,blog Title:Opposing View:Old Habits Die Hard,Discrimination Prevents Women From Getting Salaries They Deserve Publication Information: USA TODAY opinion blog,published June 6,2008 in Pay/Issues Editorial.The site says it welcomes ” lively, but [...]
Generation and Gender,Families and Work Institute
This is the website for the Families and Work Institute, a non-profit,non-partisan source for publications and studies about working families. Topic: Should the Obama administration work to eliminate pay inequality? Category:Institutional/website Title:Families and Work Institute-Generation and Gender Publication Information:The website is produced in New York,New York and updated fairly regularly. Author:not noted Location:http://www.familiesandwork.org/ Accessed:1pm,2/9/09 Support:Yearly [...]
