Women Unite!

Learning about reproductive justice especially when it comes to women of color I have found that there is always something new to learn or discover. Sistersong is an organization that shares there resources, mission and alliances about there avocation on women rights when it comes to reproductive justice. Sister song is a collaboration that it unique to anything that I have seen, it includes, African American, Arab American/Middle Eastern, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latina and Native American/Indigenous women. They work together to find a balance despite some differences. I like the way that in some articles posted on their website they address the issues of women of color working together to find a middle point and how important it is in order to succeed in their mission. The collaboration of women of color is crucial for this fight because our voices are the last ones to be heard or the last they take into consideration. Having an organization with all this diversity gives women a chance to have one voice a voice that people cannot ignore. It is loud full of knowledge and experience. Sexuality was also something that popped out at me while I was exploring there page. They have conferences and speakers on sexuality, this includes sexual exploration, reproductive rights, contraceptives and how to stay safe. I liked the way they are so open about it especially in the communities of color. In the article “Let’s Talk About Sex! Women of Color, Choices and Reproductive Justice” by Laura Jimenez she says
“As part of the process for achieving Reproductive Justice, SisterSong works for the physical, mental, spiritual, political, economic and social conditions for women and all people to be able to make healthy decisions about their sexuality and reproduction. SisterSong believes that these choices must be informed by accurate, accessible and culturally relevant sexuality education; healthy dialogues between young people and their families, peers and communities; and the creation of a positive-sex culture.”
I absolutely love the way she states at the end about culturally relevant sexuality education. In our society sex ed is presented to us in a “white” way. This being separating the boys from the girls, very 50’s etc. It is crucial to take culture into consideration when we implement these so called sex ed programs.

Jannette