Education is the natural pathway to women’s empowerment. If America promises its citizens the freedom of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, the right of women to take responsibility for the health of their own bodies is absolutely necessary. We cannot expect to be mistresses of our own lives if we are subject to the burden of unwanted pregnancies which leads to all manner of ills, including financial dependence, losing the opportunity for higher education followed by fewer job opportunities, and ensuring second class roles and citizenship. The freedom to choose when it comes to our own health is now overtly under attack by the likes of Rush Limbaugh and the thunderous silence of the mainstream Republican Party and its politicians and leaders.
“At present, our country needs women's idealism and determination, perhaps more in politics than anywhere else.” Today, more than ever, those words of Shirley Chisolm, the first woman to run for the Democratic presidential nomination, the first black woman to be elected to Congress and the first major party black candidate for President, ring loud and true. We need more women to stand up and step up, and more staunch allies like President Obama to stand fast. The Obama administration’s protections against discrimination in medical care promote the liberty, that which is necessary to complement women’s opportunity in education, in the workforce, and at home. An educated woman adds stability and balance to the family, our communities, and our country.
“At present, our country needs women's idealism and determination, perhaps more in politics than anywhere else.” Today, more than ever, those words of Shirley Chisolm, the first woman to run for the Democratic presidential nomination, the first black woman to be elected to Congress and the first major party black candidate for President, ring loud and true. We need more women to stand up and step up, and more staunch allies like President Obama to stand fast. The Obama administration’s protections against discrimination in medical care promote the liberty, that which is necessary to complement women’s opportunity in education, in the workforce, and at home. An educated woman adds stability and balance to the family, our communities, and our country.
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