Sentences with phrase «of equality movements»

In addition, I think our promotion of the use of reason in religion has also contributed to our being at the forefront of equality movements, and outspoken proponents of acceptance.

«He only came around to kind of the equality movement in the latter part of his second, I'm sorry, in his second presidency.

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On Sunday, she announced the launch of the United Nations» HeForShe campaign, which aims to get men involved in the global movement toward gender equality.

The selection of two traditionally male and female colors in muted, complementary tones signifies a «more unilateral approach to color [that] is coinciding with societal movements toward gender equality and fluidity,» she says.

Past failings of the union movement, for example, its sometimes slow acceptance of women's equality rights, are acknowledged.

The Civil Rights movement was about about the equality of Man (& Women) and about how everyone has the same inalienable rights and that bigotry and racism can no longer exclude an entire segment of society.

In particular, the declaration references the charter's «principles of constitutional contractual citizenship» and «freedom of movement, property ownership, mutual solidarity and defense, as well as principles of justice and equality before the law,» in regards to Muslims and non-Muslims.

There is a long line of movements that connect the gender - equality dots over the last 50 years.

The Indian National Congress has also been formed as the political expression of the awakening of the people under the leadership of the class with western - oriented education; and linked to the politics of nationalism was also movements of social reform of family relations and caste structures on the basis of personal liberty and social equality.

Strong measures should be taken to control the movement of capital, there should be a generalised reduction in working hours with wage guarantees and compensatory employment, there should be a guarantee of universal access to the land for all farmers and male / female equality should be ensured.

From the beginning, we have believed that the Spirit given on the day of Pentecost causes both «sons and daughters to prophesy»... We had no connections to liberal social movements, but were demonstrating racial equality in pockets all around the world years before the modern civil rights movement.

Not only does the stereotype mischaracterize feminism as a matriarchal movement instead of an equality based one — you'd be amazed at all the ways in which women are still not equal (we still make 77 cents to every man's dollar for the same work.

Yesterday, millions of women around the world took part in various movements to observe International Women's Day and ultimately make strides toward equality.

Equality is the opposite of power and control, and leaders in the anti-domestic violence movement have long been proponents of equality - based relationships.

They include the «chilling effects» of libel suits, the perennial conflicts between property and access, the three out of four publishers who intervene in news decisions affecting their local markets, the advertisers» freedom to move their money to where their interests are, industry self - regulation in broadcasting and advertising, the backlash against conveying under duress (as in a hostage crisis) points of view that are never aired as directly without duress, the flareups of book banning and censorship of textbooks, the rout of the civil rights movement, the retreat from principles of fairness and equality (even where never implemented), the attack on scientific and humane teaching, the threat of self - appointed media watchdogs to also spy on teachers in the classroom, and the general vigor of ancient orthodoxies masquarading as neo-this and neo-that.

However when either movement crosses a line then in the interest of equality surely the just thing to do is to not discriminate by ignoring one and opposing the other.

Among them are life, liberty, security of person, freedom from slavery and from torture and inhumane treatment; equality before the law; the right to judicial remedies for wrongs; freedom from arbitrary arrest and detention; fair trials and due process of law, including the presumption of innocence; privacy; freedom of movement; equal rights in marriage; freedoms of speech, press, assembly and association; and free elections.

He demonstrated a remarkable combination of courage, patience, and political acumen as he led the movement for equality in behalf of the Negro people.

They wrote into their constitution support of all the great reform movements — equality of the sexes, temperance, chastity, peace, equality of all races, etc..

In a recent book, the distinguished American political scientist Robert A. Dahl offers an optimistic vision in which «an increasing awareness that the dominant culture of competitive consumerism does not lead to greater happiness gives way to a culture of citizenship that strongly encourages movement toward greater political equality among American citizens.»

As has recently been pointed by an anthropologist, the early Christian communities bear many features that are specific to millenarian movements, such as homogeneity, equality, anonymity and absence of property.

In his Treatise on Christian Liberty Luther interprets the Christological passage in Paul's letter to the Philippians, the great hymn of the incarnation, as the movement which takes place away from the equality with God which belonged rightly to Christ to the form of the Servant:

During the civil rights movement the majority of whites were against «equality for blacks» but it was the right thing to do.

While traditional gender roles and values continue to exist in significant numbers, it is clear that for the majority of Millennial dads, there has been significant movement toward greater gender equality and the need for fathers to find a way to share more equally in caregiving and on the home front.

When the president name - checked the watershed moments of the women's rights, civil rights and LGBT equality movements, he offered a powerful moment of official recognition.

What remains unexplained is why Walker decided to use the WEP as a conduit for her pursuit of equality for women as opposed to other means at her disposal, such as through pressure groups or protest movements.

A crisis that is bringing into question not only the principles of asylum and of free movement within the European Union but Europe's very idea of itself as a space of liberal values, freedom, moral equality and human rights.

They also discuss how the roles of men, as active agents, and women, as passive victims, in war have been buttressed by current understandings of the use of rape in conflict zones and how this gendered understanding of conflict roles has negative consequences for the movement towards gender equality and the goal of eradicating rape in war.

Harassment is a bad thing anywhere, but in this case, it's a deep betrayal of the values of equality and dignity that underly liberal philosophy and the the progressive movement.

David Mixner, author of Stranger Among Friends and himself a renowned activist, political adviser, and White House insider, presents a vivid account of seven heroes of the gay rights movement who put their careers and lives on the line in their quest for equality.

So Rick, go ahead and attack me rather than address the issue the Frank's lack of credibility on the issue and his attempt to equate democratic electoral politics with movement on equality issues.

«From the Stonewall Riots 44 years ago this week, to the passage of marriage equality in New York, to today's decision to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act that originated from a case brought by a New York resident, this state has been at the forefront of this movement.»

I am inspired by the young people of today who are following in Dr. King's footsteps by launching their own movements for equality and justice.

In his remarks, Williams chided the governor for using «manipulation, greed, and bullying to keep progressive movements like ours from advancing,» and used the opportunity to emphasize his record of being pro-choice and supporting marriage equality.

The black civil rights movement in the US during the 1950s pitched its whole agenda on the issue of equality.

As part of its efforts to engage directly with voters, the Cuomo campaign and his allies in the women's rights movement are encouraging all New Yorkers to sign up for women's equality text alerts by texting «voteWEP» to 225568.

The «marriage equality» movement suffered a defeat in New York as two longtime, incumbent upstate GOP senators who voted to replace the male - female definition of marriage with an A — B definition of marriage, face 50 - 50 primary votes that have yet to be settled.

New York is the birthplace of the women's movement and fighting for equality and opportunity is in our DNA.

The trade union movement has long been the biggest driver of equality, helping to create a fairer and more just society which benefits all of us, not just those at the top.

«Whereas, the movement further resolved to be inspired and motivated by the ideals of social democracy, with great emphasis on: the triumph of social justice; the nobility of human dignity; the harmony of fairness and equality; the power of working together in solidarity; the excellence of good governance, driven by good leadership; the wisdom of reforms and transformation far beyond mere growth; the horror of poverty, demanding eradication; the dignity of prosperity; the imperative of democracy and the security of peace with justice

In a New York Post op - ed over the weekend, Benjamin argues that the fight for marriage equality for gay residents of the Empire State should not be compared to the civil rights battles waged by African Americans: «The same - sex - marriage movement is not nobly about obtaining a long - denied civil right.

When more than a million LGBT people and their friends and families gather in New York City this weekend to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the birth of the modern LGBT rights movement, we hope that there will be another pivotal event — marriage equality — for them to celebrate.»

The movement for LGBT workplace equality in the scientific enterprise and beyond has been driven predominantly at the grassroots level and on an institution by institution basis through the collective efforts of organizations like NOGLSTP, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, and Federal GLOBE.

«The revelations of the past six months that have coalesced into the Time's Up and #MeToo movements have had us thinking a lot about the opening salvos of the sexual revolution and the heroines of those early battles for equality in the workplace and the bedroom.

The widow of Father Divine and leader for decades of a religious movement he founded that advocated racial equality and provided free food to thousands of...

Some of the results are what you Despite (or because of) the MGTOW movement, feminism creating greater equality, and the wealth of options for single people, the nature of marriage has

It'll chart her travel - filled younger days, and her growth from a reluctant spokesperson of a movement, into a symbol for equality, with a focus on the encounters along the road that helped shaped her.

Given the recent flood of sexual abuse allegations and the continued struggle for equality between the sexes, now really feels like the right time for a film about Gloria Steinem, a galvanizing figure in the feminist movement.

The 90th Oscar ceremony is the crescendo of one of Hollywood's most tumultuous awards seasons ever — one that saw cascading allegations of sexual harassment topple movie moguls, upended Oscar campaigns and new movements launched to improve gender equality throughout the industry.

Last night (March 4) Frances McDormand picked up Best Actress at the Oscars for her jaw - dropping performance in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and took the opportunity to honour the #TimesUp movement, which has seen widespread call for greater equality across the entertainment industries — and beyond — in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal.