About the National Organization of Women
June 24th, 2009NOW is the largest, most comprehensive feminist advocacy group in the United States. Our purpose is to take action to bring women into full participation in society — sharing equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities with men, while living free from discrimination.
Connecting the Dots . . .
NOW is one of the few multi-issue progressive organizations in the United States. NOW stands against all oppression, recognizing that racism, sexism and homophobia are interrelated, and that other forms of oppression such as classism and ableism work together with these three to keep power and privilege concentrated in the hands of a few.
Government, our judicial system, big business, mainstream media and other institutions treat many groups in our society like second-class citizens. Pitting us against each other is an essential mechanism for maintaining the status quo. Together, we can create the change we’ve been dreaming of — our unity is our strength.
NOW’s Top Six Priority Issues
Advancing Reproductive Freedom
Promoting Diversity & Ending Racism
Stopping Violence Against Women
Winning Lesbian Rights
Achieving Constitutional Equality
Ensuring Economic Justice
Other Important NOW Issues
Affirmative Action – Child Care, Custody and Family Law Issues – Disability Rights – Educational Equity / Title IX – Exposing the Radical Right – Global Feminism – Health and Body Image – Media Activism – Peace – Social Security – Welfare – Women in the Military