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Editorial
This issue of LEAD Action News has several
articles on the theme of Lead and Women: Women and the
Environment. Chloë Mason provided numerous articles tracing the
fascinating recent history of women's struggle to work in the lead
industry, from which women have been excluded. If occupational
health and safety practices are adequate to protect women and
their foetuses, then all lead industry workers benefit.
Theresa Gordon's article focuses on women's
unpaid work, including a discussion on the politics of blame and
guilt in housework as it relates to lead-poisoned children.
Theresa describes and celebrates the enormous contribution which
women make, usually in a
voluntary capacity, to protect our environment.
Two young women present a well thought out
strategy in the article on "Urban Lead Abatement". I
hope State and Federal Environment Ministers pick up some ideas
from them.
And
finally, a six year old girl has provided some drawings of women at
home and at work. I hope you enjoy them.
The theme for the next issue is the
overseas experience. Your
roving editor will be reporting on events at several
OS/International lead conferences, plus a visit to the United
Nations Commission on Sustainable Development in New York. Any info
from around the world to do with lead, much appreciated.
Elizabeth O'Brien, Editor
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