Comments | feminist: Female-run Police Stations

star_spark in feminist

Female-run Police Stations

Jul 20, 2005 10:16

I found this article in the Christian Science Monitor. They have a very human rights oriented news paper and frequently have feminist news stories.

This one is about female-run police stations in Brazil. I thought it was an interesting concept, allowing women to talk to other women about such things as rape and domestic violence. What do you ( Read more... )

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viggie July 20 2005, 14:35:47 UTC

you are aware that Christian Science and Scientology are not the same thing, right?

star_spark July 20 2005, 14:40:57 UTC

i guess not. please educate me. apologies for any offenses.

lunza July 20 2005, 14:41:24 UTC

Christian Science and Scientology are not the same thing. Christian Science is the religion founded by Mary Baker Eddy that is best known for a belief in healing through the powers of prayer. Scientology is the cult founded by L. Ron Hubbard that Tom Cruise belongs to.

star_spark July 20 2005, 14:48:06 UTC

thank you. okay, well, i still don't believe in scientology, but thanks for educating me on christian science.

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viggie July 20 2005, 15:04:32 UTC

a lot of other people don't believe in immunizations either and i don't necessarily think it is a load of crap.

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brainmuffin July 21 2005, 02:02:00 UTC

I think this is a great idea, and not just for developing countries.

star_spark July 21 2005, 02:17:29 UTC

that's what i thought, too. i think women would be more apt to report DV/SA if they knew they'd be listened to.