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Gender Issues

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American Woman 1999-2000, The: A Century of Change - What's Next?

Type: BOOK
Author: Costello, Miles and Stone, ed.
( Attitude , Gender Issues , General , Government , Policy , Women )

7th volume of series documenting the social economic and political status of American women studies the progress - and setbacks - of women during the past century as well as looking to the future.

Arise and Shine

Type: VHS
Author:
( Africa , Ecumenical , Gender Issues , General , Visioning , Women )

In October 1989, for the first time ever, church women from every part of the African continent gathered together to address what it means to be a woman in Africa today. Captures the energy, warmth, hope, joy, and pain of African women as they share their vision of a church that stans with them in their struggle for justice, equality and peace.

Ashley and Adam

Type: VHS
Author:
( Children , Gender Issues , General )

Introduces Ashley and Adam, who are next-door-neighbors. Through experiences these friends share, they help young viewers explore some issues of gender: for example, what games girls and boys play, what clothes they wear and what they want to be when they grow up. Includes study guide.

Conduct Becoming to a Woman: Bolted Doors and Burgeoning Missions

Type: BOOK
Author: Magalis, Elaine
( Gender Issues , General , History , UMW , United Methodist , Women )

Seeks to communicate something of the struggle of the forebears of the present day church woman - and perhaps to help her gain new perspective on her own life and work. Like a basic history of the women of the United Methodist Church and its predecessors.

Ecumenical Decade: Churches in Solidarity with Women, The

Type: VHS
Author: ELCA Distribution Service
( Ecumenical , Gender Issues , General , Women )

Explains what the ecumenical decade of churches in solidarity with women (1988-1998). It is: not a union movement, not for women only, not ours alone. It is: Global, ecumenical multicultural, grass roots

Fatherhood of God in an Age of Emancipation, The

Type: BOOK
Author: Hooft, W.A. Visser't
( Gender Issues , General , Men , Theology , Women )

Looks at growing emancipation from paternalism in modern society to determine whether the idea of the fatherhood of God is still relevant.

Good News for Women: A Biblical Picture of Gender Equality

Type: BOOK
Author: Groothuis, Rebecca Merrill
( Bible , Church Growth , Gender Issues , General , Marriage , Scripture Interpretation , Women )

A look at encouraging gender equality in marriage and church order. Biblically based, logical and reader-friendly.

Guidelines: Women's Ministries

Type: BOOK
Author: West, Maxine
( Gender Issues , General , Training Volunteers , United Methodist , Women )

A handbook for the President of United Methodist Women.

Hashing It Out : Is there a Female Side to God? & Capital Punishment - Is It Right?

Type: VHS
Author: Campolo and Brown
( Christian Life , Faith , Gender Issues , General , God , Prison Ministry )

Is there a Female Side to God? Capital Punishment - Is It Right?

Is There Anything to Be Afraid of: Men's Movements & Has Feminism Hurt the Family?

Type: VHS
Author: Campolo and Brown
( Christian Life , Faith , Gender Issues , General , Men , Women )

Is There Anything to Be Afraid of: Men's Movements? Has Feminism Hurt the Family?

Issues in Our Future

Type: BOOK
Author: General Council on Ministries
( Church Membership , Church Renewal , Drugs , Economy , Education , Environment , Evangelism , Gender Issues , General , General Conference , Mission , Outreach , Poverty , Racism , Stewardship , UMW , United Methodist , Urban Issues , Violence , Visioning , Welcoming / Reaching Outside the Church , Women )

Report of a Delphi study of future issues impacting the United Methodist Church. Identifies 10 society issues and 10 church issues.

Jesus and Those Bodacious Women: Life Lessons from One Sister to Another

Type: BOOK
Author: Hollies, Linda H.
( Bible People , Bible Study , Gender Issues , General , Inspiration , Personal Growth , Spiritual Growth , Women )

Tells the stories of an assortment of biblical women at the well found in John 4, encourages us to look to God for self-respect. Helps women take charge of their lives by making decision that will enhance their personal growth, create opportunities to express individual talents and encourage relationships based on mutual respect and integrity.

Journey is Home, The: A Film about Nellie Morton

Type: VHS
Author:
( Gender Issues , General , Social Justice , Women )

Comes with leader's guide. Nellie Morton was an activist, missionary and worked for inclusive language in religion, and for both gender and poverty discrimination. Socially-concerned Christian education. Video interviews Nellie and tells her life story.

Killing Us Softly III: Advertising's Image of Women

Type: VHS
Author: Kilbourne, Jean
( Culture , Films/Movies/Video Cameras , Gender Issues , General , Imperfection , Media/Technology , Movies , Self-Esteem , Social Justice , Television , Women )

This video has influenced millions of students across 2 generations. Uses over 160 ads and TV commercials to critique advertising's depictions of women. With wit and warmth, Kilbourne invites viewers to look at familiar images in a new way - one that empowers them to take action. Includes extensive leader's guide.

Lost History, The

Type: VHS
Author: National Council of Churches
( Church Admin/Leadership , Gender Issues , General , Leadership , Methodist , United Methodist , United States , Women )

Portraits of Women in the History of American Methodism narrated by Lynn Redgrave. Includes Barbara Heck, Anna Howard Shaw, Marjorie Matthews, Harriet Tubman, and others.

NOOMA She

Type: DVD
Author: Rob Bell
( Faith , Gender Issues , Inspiration , Small Groups , Spiritual Life )

We didn't have anything to do with our birth. We are all here because some woman somewhere gave us life. Her pain, her effort, for our life. And when a mother gives like that to a child, she is showing us what God is like. But sometimes this part of God's nature is overlooked. A lot of us are comfortable with male imagery for God. But what about female imagery for God? Is God limited to a gender? Or does God transcend and yet include what we know as male and female? Maybe if we were more aware...

Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls

Type: DVD
Author: Pipher, Mary
( Family , Family/Parenting , Gender Issues , General , Media/Technology , Modern/Contemporary , Moral Crisis , Mother/Daughter , Upper Elementary , Youth , Youth Minister Issues )

Choose dvd or video. Exclusive, illustrated interview with Mary Pipher, covering the challenges facing today's teens, especially girls, as well as the role of media and popular culture in shaping their identities. Offers concrete ideas for girls and boys, families, teachers and school to help girls free themselves from the toxic influences of today's media-saturated culture. Includes version for classroom group and for home and study guide with resources, exercises and tips.

Sisters Listening to Sisters: Women of the World Share Stories of Personal Empowerment

Type: BOOK
Author: Andrews, Peggy
( Africa , Asia , Central America , Economy , Gender Issues , General , Justice , Poverty , Social Justice , South America , Women )

Explore the universality of women's struggle for empowerment. Collection of stories about the most serious issues in women's consciousness-raising. Stories are from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the United States about women of varied backgrounds.

Stand Together With Women

Type: VHS
Author:
( Gender Issues , General , Women )

This video is about the Ecumenical Decade for Churches in Solidarity With Women. Through visual images of women from many parts of the world engaged in struggle and achievement, and through interviews with a variety of people closely involved with the decade, it tells a story of women's contributions to church and society that make it an ideal resource for churches and individuals who wish to understand and pursue the challenge of being in solidarity with women.

Survival Guide for Adults : He Said/She Said

Type: VHS
Author: Wright, Dr. H. Norman
( Counseling , Dating , Gender Issues , General , Marriage , Men , Relationships , Women )

Takes a look at the differences between men and women...married and single...and encourages an attitude of acceptance from all sides.
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