Advocates against the death penalty argued for relief on behalf of Teresa Lewis in some part because she was a woman. Justice is blind - and must remain so - even to her own gender.

Alex Knepper wrote an article on date rape and culpability. He is now facing the wrath of many women's groups and American University Washington DC's student newspaper has issued an apology and a retraction. What do you think?

If one understands the orgin of words, one is better equipped to address attitudes and oppression through the ages. Men are not called "hysterical." Do you know why?

In an effort to avoid panty lines, a Florida highschool junior wore none to school on a day yearbook photos were taken. She now claims accidental exposure. Mom allows her truancy and demands yearbooks be recalled and the annual reprinted. What are we teaching teen girls about responsibility?

Discover the fascinating strides women made in the twentieth century. From the first Olympic gold medalist in skiing to the right to vote, women's lives and possibilities changed dramatically during this hundred years.

Aisha's nose and ears were cut off by her husband for fleeing her abusive in-laws upon judicial order of the Taliban last year. Do you allow yourself to contemplate your fortune in relation to the women of Afghanistan? You should.

Regarding an overheard exchange between women, with whom do you identify: Lady A or Lady B? Human beings and their misery are not items to be compared with apples or oranges.

From human to holy and back again. The last Hindu monarchy in the world is no more. Does the centuries old practice of Kumari have a place in the new democratic republic of Nepal and does the tradition violate the rights of the young girls chosen to receive the goddess?

Discover a few of the women and events that progressed women's position in the 1800s.

Is there a place for the ancient concept of retributive justice in modern times? Barbaric crimes against women occur with grave frequency and there is a reason Lady Justice carries a sword. Consider the case of Ameneh Bahrami and her invocation of retributive justice.