National Organization for Women

  • Women in Russia / Diane Feeley.

    Lecturing before a class at the National Organization for Women (NOW) offices in New York, Diane Feeley discusses the role of women in Russian history. She relates the early oppression of women in old Russia, when women were nothing more than chattels to their husbands. She then describes the major feminist reforms of the early…

  • Women in publishing / produced by Viv Sutherland.

    Presentations by eight feminist representatives of women’s groups at several major publishing houses in New York City, followed by a discussion on the status of women in publishing. Bonnie Harrington from the National Organization for Women introduces the panel on sexism in the work places where text books are produced. Panelists include: Liz Gordon from…

  • Women and alienation / Connie Sutton

    Lecture by Connie Sutton, anthropologist at New York University, on women and alienation. Produced by Viv Sutherland in cooperation with National Organization for Women-New York (NOW-NY) and NOW’s Women in the Arts committee coordinator Diane Feeley.

  • All issues are women’s issues / Aileen Hernandez.

    Aileen Hernandez speaking on the question of women’s issues at a meeting sponsored by the Berkeley Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) on March 15, 1972. Hernandez, a consultant in urban affairs, has advised business, labor, government and private groups on programs for utilizing the talents of minority groups and women.

  • Sheila Tobias speaks at the NOW conference, 1972; recorded by Lynne Robbins.

    Sheila Tobias, Associate Provost of Wesleyan University, speaks on the programs for and problems with women achieving political power. Intro: The following program was recorded at the Connecticut State Conference of the National Organization for Women, held at Connecticut College in New London on August 26, 1972. This speech was recorded for WBAI by Lynne…

  • Mary : our lady queen of feminists / Ann Plogsterth: interviewed by Viv Sutherland.

    Viv Sutherland interviews Ann Plogsterth, member of Catholic Women for the ERA, the National Organization for Women (NOW)’s Sexism in Religion Committee, and a doctorate candidate at Columbia University about the Virgin Mary, the first feminist, in honor of the holiday season. Produced in cooperation with NOW-NY.

  • Women in Japan / Shirley Herman ; produced by Viv Sutherland.

    A discussion of the status of women in Japan with Shirley Herman, translator, who spent several years living there. No intro. Produced by Viv Sutherland. Taped at NOW-NY offices and produced with the cooperation of NOW-NY. This recording is only the first part of the presentation. Pacifica does not currently have Part B.

  • Women and mental health / moderated by Viv Sutherland.

    A discussion about women and mental health with Irene Javors, Coordinator of the National Organization for Women, New York (NOW-NY)’s Psychology Committee; Dr. Judith Benetar, psychiatrist and author of “Admissions”; Dr. Louis Cutrona, clinical psychologist; and Elaine Derso. Hosted by Viv Sutherland.

  • N.O.W.’s Women’s Sexuality Conference: “Speak Out” portion / produced by Nanette Rainone.

    This recording contains four women’s speeches from the “Speak Out” portion of the National Organization for Women (NOW)’s Women’s Sexuality Conference, held in New York City on June 9th and 10th, 1973. Each women’s talk is about her personal experience of sexual liberation. The first speaker is Betty Dodson, author of “Liberating Masturbation” (published in…

  • Crossroads / produced by Elizabeth Perez-Luna.

    Ongoing weekly radio newsmagazine focusing upon minority issues and broader issues from a minority perspective. Produced by independent producers and includes commentaries and reviews by established critics, artists, and writers.|CROSSROADS / produced by Elizabeth Perez-Luna – Ongoing weekly radio newsmagazine focusing upon minority issues and broader issues from a minority perspective. Produced by independent producers…