exchange theory — Exchange theories view social order as the unplanned outcome of acts of exchange between members of society. There are two major variants. Rational choice (or, as it is sometimes known, rational action) theory locates the source of order in the… … Dictionary of sociology
Women's Aid Federation of England — Women s Aid is a group of feminist charities across the United Kingdom. There are four main Women s Aid Federations, one for each country. Its aim is to end domestic violence against women and children. The charity works at both local and… … Wikipedia
Women, girls and information technology — Women have been involved in computers since computers were first envisioned. They are present in all facets of computing and information technology. Despite this, their presence is comparatively small in these fields, and the fact of their… … Wikipedia
Women in Technology International — (WITI) is a worldwide organization dedicated to the advancement of women in business and technology. It was established in 1989 by Carolyn Leighton as an email based information network business. [ [http://www.witi.com/center/aboutwiti/history.php… … Wikipedia
Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace — (WLP) is an international non profit, non governmental organization that is dedicated to women s leadership and empowerment. In cooperation with 18 autonomous partner organizations in the Global South, particularly in Muslim majority societies,… … Wikipedia
Women Unite — is a vocal and percussion group consisting of eight South African women.Women Unite was founded in the spring of 1997 by Thandi Swaartbooi. The group has an idealistic profile, and seeks to empower women in various ways, particularly as related… … Wikipedia
Women Laughing — is a stage play written by Michael Wall in 1989. It was first produced for the stage in 1992, just after the author’s death. The original version of the play, which was for radio, contained only one act. A second was added for the stage… … Wikipedia
Women's Little 500 — The Women s Little 500 is a bicycle race held annually at Bill Armstrong Stadium on the campus of Indiana University Bloomington. The race is modelled after the men s Little 500. The race has been run the Friday before the men s race, since its… … Wikipedia
Women in the American Revolution — How it happened The American Revolution happened after Britain placed the Coercive Acts onto the colonies. The Americans responded by forming the Continental Congress and fighting with the British armies. However, the war would not have been able … Wikipedia
Women in Burma — A Burmese woman in traditional garb, c. 1920. Historically, women in Burma (Myanmar) have had a unique social status in Burmese society. According to the research made by Daw Mya Sein, Burmese women for centuries – even before recorded history… … Wikipedia
