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Read WebGrrl's Point of View from Past Broadcasts The F - Word…? It seemed to me that women were getting further away from feminism than they ever had. Even Gloria Steinem wrote a book about her lack of self-esteem. Are we less interested in feminism & more focused on the great conquest of "the man"? Things are changing. I log onto the net and I find feminism everywhere. It stands to reason that the most savvy users would be pro-feminist. There are women online who are affecting a greal deal. 'Zines by the score are popping up all over the net, where women can communicate, share ideas, feelings, discuss technology and how we are simply going to change the world. There are leaders out there for us - a lot of them are online. Computers can give level of anonymity. Users who have never spoken up in public begin to develop courage from speaking up in great online communities like discussion groups or chats. But Anonymity is isolation - invisibility. It seems that soon lurking (entering these discussion forums but only reading and not adding your own two cents) leads to wanting to have an identity - be recognized - defining yourself. The Power of Connectivity to effect change is incredible. Our strength will continue to grow. It use a metaphor, the Web is an electronic port in the midst of a virtual storm for when women are weary of surfing through the tumultuous waves. We can find a safe haven from the many women sites to refresh, refuel and get ready to sail again. We may think we’re alone, but we’re not. Some newsgroups, soc.women, for instance, are ironically dominated by posts from men. Men discussing their views on women actually outnumber womens postings - unless you count embarrassing postings from indomitable feminists warriors. A Comforting Option: WomenCONNECT can be one of those safe ports of call: www.womenconnect.com. Click on Boards & Chat ("Boards" as in bulletin boards). As WomenCONNECT states, they "provide a cohesive online women's community known for its intelligent, supportive dialogue, valuable networking and interaction with guest experts." CHAT forums are sometimes "led" by women who are considered experts in a particular area. They help the flow of conversation by asking probing questions and supplying advice. Two recent moderators were a woman who is Founder/CEO of Boardroom Bound, a consulting and training center for minorities & women and another woman who is a partner at a law firm and on the board at Continental Airlines & Fannie Mae. BOARDS, also called bulletin boards, discussion groups or newsgroups, provide perhaps more reflective communication. It is not as "live" as Chat. The top two "forums" - the Boards with the most "posts" - are "Health" and "Career". But there are many other topics - and sometimes the more esoteric and less populated forum Boards provide the most service. I mean, can you walk into your local community center in your town and find a womens group discussing business with the Creative Director of Writing at Hallmark as well as the CEO of Fredericks of Hollywood - two moderators from last year. Other Boards of interest: Web Woman - shows women how to create a home page Women in Technology - Want to break into the computer field Current Discussion: 10 ways to keep your daughter from becoming a science & technology dropout. And the regular Boards: Politics - Personal Finance - Spirituality - Philosophy - Work & Family - Ask the Experts - Achieve your goals - Women in Transition. You know what? Not a single "I want a man" discussion group! WebGrrl says if you want a man, the ratio at soc.women are in your favor! Please tell this WebGrrl what exactly you want to hear in future broadcasts...because basically your point of view could very well be mine as well.
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