Young women are verbally, physically and sexually abused on an hourly basis. In the past, laws have not had our backs covered, but many pioneers have struggled and continue to struggle for rights for victims. The root of such violence is both economic and ideological. The idea that the struggle for women's equality ended when we gained suffrage is still taught in schools. The notions still exist that feminism is a dirty word and the struggle for women's liberation is anti-male.
Cultural influences distort young women's self worth and esteem.
The rap scene and rock music culture is very exploitative and misogynistic. The question stands on how we can uproot these influences. Just as we strive to bring class consciousness, we must develop a comprehensive program that brings consciousness to young women and men on the economic roots of sexism and how women are discriminated against politically, economically and socially. We must openly discuss the need to be consistent and unbending on our position against male supremacy within the ranks of both the Young Communist League and the Communist Party. Young women must be consciously brought up as leaders, and the language and men and women alike must confront patterns of sexism.