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Show Sunday, December 8, A college-educate-d woman between ages 1 8 24 earns an average 92 cents for every dollar earned by a nan the same age and education. A look a! the ether age groups: Here's a partial list of support networks for those interested in exploring feminism, environmental, work, health, public policy and related women's issues: National Organization for Women's Young Feminist Conference. Growing network for younger women that sponsors an annual conference. Washington, D.C. 0066. Headquarters: 202-3- 3 National Women's Political Caucus. Bipartisan network of non-pro- fit d It (Continued from Page F4) !J!iin Contrary to the caricatures, Women fr p?! fc It 1 Femin-isi'wom- en 18-2- 35 -44 25-3- 4 4 45-5- 55-6- 4 4 "It seems like sophomore. ism is just a smokescreen." 0. National Women's Health Spencer, Wellesley kentor rs -- state and local caucuses. Washington, D.C. Headquarters: Age" Ria THE HERALD. Provo, Utah, Page F5 Groups address women's issues i feminists are not obliged to hate nieii. Nor do they necessarily engage in lesbian relationships', advocate violent revolution or bellyache any more than the average nian. Many even shave their legs. f ''But there's a message out there that you can't help hearing: aren't as attractive. It's pkrt of the labeling," said Dan Rossi, 23, a recent graduate of the IJqiversity of Hartford in Connecticut. Over the last decade, opinion-snipeand the media have broadest a powerfully mixed message: Vou've come a long way, baby. But at what cost? I Even as they were assured the rjght to "have it all," women were f arned of a dire man shortage, the ticking of their biological clocks, alcoholism tji stress and burn-ou- t, and loneliness, hair loss and split rtajls that go along with a challenging career. ' Jhey heard about Mommy Wars ahd the Mommy Track, a great it turn to hearthside values and the trend toward quitting work to stay a trend stahome with the kids tistics suggest few can afford. For all the hype, the presence of women in the labor force has grown steadily by about 50 percent since 1960. Child care, family leave, equal pay, flexible hours and other "feminist issues" are more relevant than ever. But fighting for social change is a concept foreign to many men and women who came of age during era. For them, the Reagan-Bus- h individualism has been as much an anthem as the Banner." "The "Most women I know want to be seen as an individual who can compete with men and their female peers," said Claudia Deane, 25, a legislative aide in Washington, D.C. "They want to be seen as part of the mainstream, and feminists tend to get stereotyped as something on the fringe. ' ' Many believe the women's movement has outlived its usefulness. They argue that whether to promote women's or civil rights, programs like affirmative action are dinosaurs that only drag down the economy and drain 1991 Women steeped in college's protective cocoon have a limited sense of sexism and other obstacles in "the real world." Indeed, thanks to advances made over the last S:.vo decades, they might not sense discrimination for years. Boundaries have been pushed back, barriers more cleverly hid- 9 to 5, the National Association of Working Women. A national network geared toward im- proving women's conditions. working Ohio. Cleveland, Headquarters: 2 1 Women of Color Resource for miCalif. women. Oakland, nority Center. A clearinghouse Headquarters: Women's Legal Defense Fund. Dedicated to advancing equal opportunity. Washington, D.C. Headcuarters: 202-986-26- Network. 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You just accept it. What else are you going to do?" Many feel isolated, unsure of where to turn or unable to identify with what they've heard about feminism. Their perspectives on such issues as abortion or stay-home vs. working moms are as credibility doubted. Women saw clearly the downside of speaking up: the risk of humiliation, doubt, defeat. Many choose instead to play it safe and remain silent. Deal with it, they tell themselves. Get with the pro- f j.gQ And state 248 . 1300 8.; 1225-897- 7 MALL. OREM ft gram. "They figure, 'I can't change the world. But I can carve a spot for myself by playing my cards right, by carrying the same briefcase, picking up the same values, remodeling my objectives to fit ! 18-2- 4 MEN WOMEN WOMEN MEN vv$ Republican returned to Oklahoma with her motives and "I'm aware there's chauvinism out there," said Yvette Lee, a student at Wellesley, a women's college in Massachusetts. "But a lot df us are sick of feeling we have to sjtand up to it. 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