Welcome change and flow with change. It won't destroy you, it will only polish you. One of the more riveting and humorous speeches was delivered by keynote speaker Ann Richards, a former Texas governor, who echoed the importance of financial independence for today's women. Until that time, all of our best efforts at equality are merely tinkering around the margins, and we're doomed to fight the same battles over and over again. Richards warned that although significant strides have been made, women's involvement in the political process remains critical, whether it be by voting, running for public office or supporting women who do.
Women are more likely to live in poverty and less likely to have pensions.
One attendee commented that while the conference broadly addressed issues concerning all women, she hoped more speakers would address issues relating specifically to Asian American women. The information you receive on-line from AsianWeek is protected by the copyright laws of the United States. The copyright laws prohibit any copying, redistributing, retransmitting, or repurposing of any copyright protected material.