Their aim is to push a new manifesto for women s rights modeled after the original Declaration of Sentiments, which was composed 150 years ago at the first known women s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York. They plan to conduct a period of self-analysis for the next two years, seeking to advance women s rights into the next millennium. Meanwhile, Feminists for Life, formed in 1972 by former NOW members who were kicked out of NOW for their pro-life views, were protesting outside. President Marie-Jose Ragab believes leadership s attitude is counter to the original intents of traditional feminism. This change in approach to feminism is revealed in the overt sexuality of younger feminists.
Traditional feminism shies away from making objects of women.
Hence, feminism has come full circle and now accepts what it once opposed. NOW claims to speak for all women. However, we see members dissenting and a new generation of women espousing sexual attitudes that traditional feminists rejected. NOW has flip-flopped on sexual harassment to accommodate a president that stands for their political ideals. Concerned Women for America is the nation s largest public policy women s organization, with a membership of over half a million.