Do you think feminism is a dead issue or is it as relevant as it was for women two decades ago? 

Somewhere in between these two extremes. It is not dead, and some progress has been made. 

However, the continuation of a male-dominated economic and political leadership (the centers of power in this country), and the strong growth in America's minorities, especially those who put women in a place of inferiority, means this is a problem that must be revisited constantly. 

A constitutional amendment would solve these ongoing inequities.

Nancy Berry, San Antonio, TX

Dead? You're kidding. It's easy to take it for granted until there is a problem and then you find out how hard it is to do it for yourself. 

Feminism is changing and evolving like all philosophical ideas must, but there is so much of a groundswell against women's rights in Australia and the US that it would be dangerous to assume (or hope) it's dead. 

Madeleine, Melbourne, Australia

What's this about two decades? Feminism is a 20th century phenomenon that seeks to correct the imbalance between the sexes. About 5000 years ago, when homosapiens emerged into the light of recorded history, man was already master of the species.

Today the world has an organized women's movement in place. There are 6353 women parliament members in about 200 countries (15.6%). The Nobel Prizes for Literature and Peace have been won by women this year.Wangari Maathai of Kenya has been recognized for her relentless campaign to protect the environment and empower women. 

Feminism is undoubtedly a live issue - and its best days are yet to come.

Pushpa Kurup, Trivandrum, India