Meet the 23rd Annual Feminist Essay Contest winners on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, located at 19 West Main Street in Moorestown. Enter via side door closet to municipal parking lot and Carl’s Shoe Store.
In honor of Women’s History Month, the South Jersey NOW Alice Paul Chapter will present awards and checks to the wonderful students who submitted winning entries to our annual Feminist Essay Contest. Expect to be invigorated by the enthusiasm of the next generation of feminists, girls and boys alike. Show them the recognition they deserve in taking on this critical topic, and come out to represent our chapter as we salute the students, their families and their teachers. This year’s Essay Contest topic was:
There are currently 99 female members of Congress out of 535 members. Of that number, there are 20 female senators, 20 percent of the total, and 79 female House members, 18.2 percent of the total. That’s only 18.5 percent of Congress representing a country where approximately 51 percent of the population is female. Why is this? In 300 words or less, please consider the following:
You are running for the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives.1. What women’s rights issues would be on your platform? 2. What obstacles are faced by female candidates? 3. What can be done to overcome these obstacles?”
The first and second place winners are from Shawnee, Eastern Regional and Cinnaminson High Schools.
Apart from being extremely memorable for the students, the evening is inspiring and affirming for those who attend. Chapter members have often said it is one of their favorite program meetings of the year! Please join us!!
For information or directions, please contact Anita M. Sopenoff at anitafinancial@comcast.net
