Most women want to make a difference in the larger world around them. To help make positive changes in the world - in the environment, politics, women’s status, etc. - it is important to learn about these topics and to challenge our way of thinking and doing things.

You might want to start with 5 Reasons Why Women Have the Power To Change the World!

Environment

I wrote a series of posts for Earthday 2008 that you might find interesting:

Earthday Environmental E’s!
Effect - the area around you in a positive way
Extend - the use of the items you use and buy
Energize - your life in an environmentally positive way
Eat - in a more environmentally sustainable, responsible and healthy manner
One Last Earth Day E - Educate!

Women’s Issues

Finding a balance between work and family

Gender Equality - We’re Not There Yet

Women and children in developing countries often have health challenges that those that other women don’t. I highlighted some of these issues in the posts below. Those of us who live in wealthier nations do not often face these problems - but we can still help! Read below to learn more!

What is the face of noma?

Obstetric Fistula - the Tragedy of a Nightmare Within a Nightmare

What have you done in the past 30 minutes?

Politics

2 Reasons Why Women Should Vote for Obama

10 Reasons Why Sarah Palin Should Not be the VP of the U.S.

88 years and 3 days later …

3 Reasons Why Science is Important in This Election

Friday Favorites Part 2: the Democratic National Convention edition