Genevieve Whitaker has been accepted to attend The White House Project organization\'s GO LEAD Program! Here is the link to the organization\'s website: http://www.thewhitehouseproject.org/.
The Status of women in China from history to present
STATUS OF WOMENin china By: Froidelyn M. Fernandez
2. Women In Traditional China
3. Why do most Chinese people prefer boys than girls? I take care of my elderly. I have authority in the household. I pass on the family lineage. I AM THE CORE OF THE FAMILY. I marry of to another family. I am only financially responsible to my in- laws. When I entered history, I OFTEN CAUSED MEN PROBLEMS.
4. It’s a shame not to have a son.
5. Different Views towards WOMEN
6. DAUGHTER MOTHER-IN-LAW SISTER WIFE DAUGHTER-IN- LAW MOTHER
7. The Yin Yang Perspective WOMEN: soft, yielding, receptive, passive, reflective, tranquil MEN: hard, active, assertive, dominating
8. Confucian Classics Book of rites Book of Poetry Book Of documents
9. The Changing Status of WOMEN
10. HAN times (202 bce- 220 ce)
11. SONG times (960- 1279)
12. QING times (1644- 1911)
13. Being a Woman in China Today: A Demography of Gender By: Attane
14. The situation of Chinese women today
15. One Child Policy: THE BACKGROUNDONE CHILD POLICY Sep 25, 1980 Lax to strict implementation Enforcement procedures
16. EXAMPLE OF AB0RTION QUOTAS In 2009, Yunnan officials developed an implementation plan that outlined abortion targets for specific groups: ‘‘strictly prohibit the birth of multiple children; for women who have multiple out-of-plan children and become pregnant again, the abortion rate must reach 100 percent; for women who have two out-of-plan children and become pregnant again, the abortion rate must exceed 90 percent; for women who have one out-of-plan child and become pregnant again, the abortion rate must exceed 85 percent.’’
17. EXAMPLE OF invasive local enforcement In a small village in remote Guangdong, officials kept a record book that meticulously charted the menstrual cycles and pelvic examination results of every woman of childbearing age. Data showed that 98% of the 280 women were fitted with IUDs, and that every three months, the director of Family Planning committee broadcast an announcement through the village
18. LEGAL ILLEGAL PREGNANCY AFTER MARRIAGE HAS PERMIT TO GET PREGNANT WITHIN THE PREGNANCY QUOTA PREGNANCY BEFORE MARRIAGE NO PERMIT TO GET PREGNANT EXCEEDED THE PREGNANCY QUOTA PREGNANCY AFTER THE FIRST CHILD
19. Consequences of the OCP and the Continuing DAW
The Status of women in China from history to present
STATUS OF WOMENin china By: Froidelyn M. Fernandez
2. Women In Traditional China
3. Why do most Chinese people prefer boys than girls? I take care of my elderly. I have authority in the household. I pass on the family lineage. I AM THE CORE OF THE FAMILY. I marry of to another family. I am only financially responsible to my in- laws. When I entered history, I OFTEN CAUSED MEN PROBLEMS.
4. It’s a shame not to have a son.
5. Different Views towards WOMEN
6. DAUGHTER MOTHER-IN-LAW SISTER WIFE DAUGHTER-IN- LAW MOTHER
7. The Yin Yang Perspective WOMEN: soft, yielding, receptive, passive, reflective, tranquil MEN: hard, active, assertive, dominating
8. Confucian Classics Book of rites Book of Poetry Book Of documents
9. The Changing Status of WOMEN
10. HAN times (202 bce- 220 ce)
11. SONG times (960- 1279)
12. QING times (1644- 1911)
13. Being a Woman in China Today: A Demography of Gender By: Attane
14. The situation of Chinese women today
15. One Child Policy: THE BACKGROUNDONE CHILD POLICY Sep 25, 1980 Lax to strict implementation Enforcement procedures
16. EXAMPLE OF AB0RTION QUOTAS In 2009, Yunnan officials developed an implementation plan that outlined abortion targets for specific groups: ‘‘strictly prohibit the birth of multiple children; for women who have multiple out-of-plan children and become pregnant again, the abortion rate must reach 100 percent; for women who have two out-of-plan children and become pregnant again, the abortion rate must exceed 90 percent; for women who have one out-of-plan child and become pregnant again, the abortion rate must exceed 85 percent.’’
17. EXAMPLE OF invasive local enforcement In a small village in remote Guangdong, officials kept a record book that meticulously charted the menstrual cycles and pelvic examination results of every woman of childbearing age. Data showed that 98% of the 280 women were fitted with IUDs, and that every three months, the director of Family Planning committee broadcast an announcement through the village
18. LEGAL ILLEGAL PREGNANCY AFTER MARRIAGE HAS PERMIT TO GET PREGNANT WITHIN THE PREGNANCY QUOTA PREGNANCY BEFORE MARRIAGE NO PERMIT TO GET PREGNANT EXCEEDED THE PREGNANCY QUOTA PREGNANCY AFTER THE FIRST CHILD
19. Consequences of the OCP and the Continuing DAW
United Nations General Assembly (64th Session) Agenda Item 68 Right Of Pe...Genevieve Whitaker
The UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY (GA) during its 64th Session (18 Dec. 2009) adopted the following RESOLUTION (A/RES/64/149): Universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination.
~Link to Overseas Territories Review Blog\'s coverage of the resolution: http://overseasreview.blogspot.com/2010/01/un-adopts-annual-self-determination.html
ILMA RODGERS-FRANCIS, ODC, & TS ENTERTAINMENT
WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2009
TIME: 1:00 - 9:30 P.M.
WHERE: ISLAND CENTER
CONTACT: ILMA RODGERS-FRANCIS
TEL. 772-1330 EXT. 3104, 772-3978, OR 244-3781
EMAIL: iyoungthing@yahoo.com
Statement of Fifth Constitutional Convention President Luz James II Speech ...Genevieve Whitaker
The speech of Fifth Constitutional Convention President Gerard A. Luz James II who spoke before the United Nations, 64th Session of the General Assembly (GA) Special Political and Decolonization Fourth Committee.
University of the Virgin Islands\' 4-H Club. Inaugural Organizational Meeting
~When: Thursday, October 8, 2009
~Where: UVI Research & Extension Center, Room 143
This Week\'s Legislative Calendar (weekending 100209).
AGENDA:
onday, September 28
0 a.m.
arle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
ommittee of the Whole
genda:
he 28th Legislature will convene in Legislative Session to discuss renewal of the Group Medical Health Insurance Agreement and Group Life, Death and Dismemberment Insurance Agreement.
ill No. 28-0160 – An Act to repeal Title 22 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 9, requiring that health and dental insurance carriers conducting business in the V.I. maintain claim reserve funds in a V.I. banking institution and waive the provisions 3 V.I.C., chapter 633(b) to permit the health Insurance Board of Trustees to invite proposals from interested and qualified insurers desiring to provide life insurance coverage to the Government of the Virgin Islands
ill No. 28-0161 – To ratify the Third Renewal of the Group Medical Health Insurance Agreement and the Agreement for Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance between the Government of the Virgin Islands through the Health Insurance Board of Trustees, the V.I. Port Authority, the University of the Virgin Islands, the St. Thomas East End Medical Center Corporation and Frederiksted Health Care Inc., and Connecticut General Life Insurance Company
uesday, September 29
:30 a.m.
rits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix
ommittee on Labor and Agriculture
genda:
he committee will convene a hearing to conduct a “Mock Committee Hearing” and to receive testimony on Bill No. 28-0090 and Bill No. 28-0103
:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
ock Committee Meeting
epartment of Labor: St. Croix Labor Management Committee
articipants to include the Committee on Labor and Agriculture members, Department of Labor Executive Staff and St. Croix High School Seniors
p.m.
ill No. 28-0090 – An Act amending Title 24 Virgin Islands Code, section 282, extending Workers Compensation coverage to Water Island Search and Rescue Inc., Community Emergency Response Team and Radio Volunteers who provide assistance in times of emergency; and amending Title 27 V.I.C. relating to coverage of the “Good Samaritan” immunity non-profit groups who many receive reimbursement operating expenses by grant or donation.
ill No. 28-0103 - An Act amending Title 24 V.I.C., section 282 relating to extension of Workers Compensation benefits to members of the St. Thomas Rescue Inc., St. Croix Rescue Inc., St. John Rescue Inc. and Virgin Islands-licensed EMTs and EMT trainees
ednesday, September 30
0 a.m.
rits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix
ommittee on Financial Services, Infrastructure and Consumer Affairs
genda:
he committee will meet to receive testimony on the following bills:
ill No. 28-0091 – An Act amending Title 33 V.I.C., chapter 111, to establish the Single Payer Utility Fund
ill No. 28-0092 – An Act amending Title 28 V.I.C., by adding chapter 8 to enact the Virgin Islands Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act
ill No. 28-0098 – An Act amending Title 33 V.I.C., chapter 111, to establish the Territorial Active Military Service Revolving Fund
ill No. 28-0099 – An Act amending Title 32 V.I.C., chapter 13, section 244 (b) to allow members of the Lottery Commission whose terms have expired to serve until a successor has been appointed and confirmed.
ill No. 28-0105 – An Act to establish an amnesty from interest on penalties for delinquent gross receipt taxes through August 1, 2009
hursday, October 1
:30 a.m.
arle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
ommittee on Appropriations and Budget
genda:
ill No. 28-0035 – An Act amending 33 V.I.C. as it relates to the Virgin Islands Highway Users Tax
ill No. 28-0039 – An Act amending Title 3 V.I.C., chapter 5, section 72, to allow senior citizens and persons with disabilities to make payment on any debt owed to the government at any government department or agency where there is a bonded cashier.
ill No. 28-0068 – An Act appropriating $500,000 to the Department of Educ
Bill No. 28-0097 Amendng 29 VIC 229 To Limit The Structures On St. John T...Genevieve Whitaker
Sponsors: Craig W. Barshinger
Subject: An Act amending title 29 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 3, section 229 to limit the structures on St. John to no more than three stories
United Nations General Assembly (64th Session) Agenda Item 68 Right Of Pe...Genevieve Whitaker
The UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY (GA) during its 64th Session (18 Dec. 2009) adopted the following RESOLUTION (A/RES/64/149): Universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination.
~Link to Overseas Territories Review Blog\'s coverage of the resolution: http://overseasreview.blogspot.com/2010/01/un-adopts-annual-self-determination.html
ILMA RODGERS-FRANCIS, ODC, & TS ENTERTAINMENT
WHEN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2009
TIME: 1:00 - 9:30 P.M.
WHERE: ISLAND CENTER
CONTACT: ILMA RODGERS-FRANCIS
TEL. 772-1330 EXT. 3104, 772-3978, OR 244-3781
EMAIL: iyoungthing@yahoo.com
Statement of Fifth Constitutional Convention President Luz James II Speech ...Genevieve Whitaker
The speech of Fifth Constitutional Convention President Gerard A. Luz James II who spoke before the United Nations, 64th Session of the General Assembly (GA) Special Political and Decolonization Fourth Committee.
University of the Virgin Islands\' 4-H Club. Inaugural Organizational Meeting
~When: Thursday, October 8, 2009
~Where: UVI Research & Extension Center, Room 143
This Week\'s Legislative Calendar (weekending 100209).
AGENDA:
onday, September 28
0 a.m.
arle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
ommittee of the Whole
genda:
he 28th Legislature will convene in Legislative Session to discuss renewal of the Group Medical Health Insurance Agreement and Group Life, Death and Dismemberment Insurance Agreement.
ill No. 28-0160 – An Act to repeal Title 22 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 9, requiring that health and dental insurance carriers conducting business in the V.I. maintain claim reserve funds in a V.I. banking institution and waive the provisions 3 V.I.C., chapter 633(b) to permit the health Insurance Board of Trustees to invite proposals from interested and qualified insurers desiring to provide life insurance coverage to the Government of the Virgin Islands
ill No. 28-0161 – To ratify the Third Renewal of the Group Medical Health Insurance Agreement and the Agreement for Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance between the Government of the Virgin Islands through the Health Insurance Board of Trustees, the V.I. Port Authority, the University of the Virgin Islands, the St. Thomas East End Medical Center Corporation and Frederiksted Health Care Inc., and Connecticut General Life Insurance Company
uesday, September 29
:30 a.m.
rits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix
ommittee on Labor and Agriculture
genda:
he committee will convene a hearing to conduct a “Mock Committee Hearing” and to receive testimony on Bill No. 28-0090 and Bill No. 28-0103
:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
ock Committee Meeting
epartment of Labor: St. Croix Labor Management Committee
articipants to include the Committee on Labor and Agriculture members, Department of Labor Executive Staff and St. Croix High School Seniors
p.m.
ill No. 28-0090 – An Act amending Title 24 Virgin Islands Code, section 282, extending Workers Compensation coverage to Water Island Search and Rescue Inc., Community Emergency Response Team and Radio Volunteers who provide assistance in times of emergency; and amending Title 27 V.I.C. relating to coverage of the “Good Samaritan” immunity non-profit groups who many receive reimbursement operating expenses by grant or donation.
ill No. 28-0103 - An Act amending Title 24 V.I.C., section 282 relating to extension of Workers Compensation benefits to members of the St. Thomas Rescue Inc., St. Croix Rescue Inc., St. John Rescue Inc. and Virgin Islands-licensed EMTs and EMT trainees
ednesday, September 30
0 a.m.
rits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, St. Croix
ommittee on Financial Services, Infrastructure and Consumer Affairs
genda:
he committee will meet to receive testimony on the following bills:
ill No. 28-0091 – An Act amending Title 33 V.I.C., chapter 111, to establish the Single Payer Utility Fund
ill No. 28-0092 – An Act amending Title 28 V.I.C., by adding chapter 8 to enact the Virgin Islands Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act
ill No. 28-0098 – An Act amending Title 33 V.I.C., chapter 111, to establish the Territorial Active Military Service Revolving Fund
ill No. 28-0099 – An Act amending Title 32 V.I.C., chapter 13, section 244 (b) to allow members of the Lottery Commission whose terms have expired to serve until a successor has been appointed and confirmed.
ill No. 28-0105 – An Act to establish an amnesty from interest on penalties for delinquent gross receipt taxes through August 1, 2009
hursday, October 1
:30 a.m.
arle B. Ottley Legislative Hall, St. Thomas
ommittee on Appropriations and Budget
genda:
ill No. 28-0035 – An Act amending 33 V.I.C. as it relates to the Virgin Islands Highway Users Tax
ill No. 28-0039 – An Act amending Title 3 V.I.C., chapter 5, section 72, to allow senior citizens and persons with disabilities to make payment on any debt owed to the government at any government department or agency where there is a bonded cashier.
ill No. 28-0068 – An Act appropriating $500,000 to the Department of Educ
Bill No. 28-0097 Amendng 29 VIC 229 To Limit The Structures On St. John T...Genevieve Whitaker
Sponsors: Craig W. Barshinger
Subject: An Act amending title 29 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 3, section 229 to limit the structures on St. John to no more than three stories
The White House Project\'s GO LEAD Program: Genevieve Whitaker\'s Acceptance Letter
1. Congratulations - You've Been Accepted to Brooklyn College Go
Lead!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
10:11 PM
Subject Congratulations - You've Been Accepted to Brooklyn College Go Lead!
From Janeen Ettienne
Congratulations Genevieve!
You have been accepted to attend The White House Project's Go Lead Training, taking
place at Brooklyn College , on January 8, 2010!
Agenda:
Brooklyn College Go Lead will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, January 8, and run
until approximately 8:00 p.m. that night.
Again, congratulations on your acceptance – we look forward to seeing you on January 8, 2010!
Sincerely,
The White House Project
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