In 1987, Yorkin sunk 10 million dollars of her own money into creating
The Feminist Majority—an organization dedicated to women’s
equality, reproductive health issues, and non-violence. Almost 15
years later, the Feminist Majority is going strong thanks to this
75 year old's unwavering commitment and hands-on approach.
QUOTE:
"The greatest challenge that older women face is financial. If
you're over 65, social security doesn't kick in at the same rate as
it does for men. Financial because usually women outlive their husbands
or partners. Women are invisible because of the financial. If they
were financially alright they wouldn't be invisible. I consicously
don't lead the kind of life that would put me in situations where
I would be treated like "the little old lady." |
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