Women’s movement

  • Vera Johnson, herself

    Vera Johnson (1920-2007), a 52-year old native Canadian folk singer (at the time of this recording), sings with her masterful lyrics about her life, politics, and the women’s movement. Vera came to Houston in February 1973 to sing for the National Women’s Political Caucus, which was hosting their first convention, in Houston, Texas from February…

  • Women’s liberation and Black civil rights / Catharine R. Stimpson. (Episode 1 of 4, Part 2 of 2)

    Catharine Stimpson on ‘Women’s liberation and Black Civil Rights.” Stimpson speaks on behalf of both the Black women’s and civil rights movements. Contains a question and answer period with well-known feminist theorists (although their identities are not obvious).

  • Consciousness raising (WBAI)

    This is the series record describing four episodes of Women’s Consciousness-Raising groups on WBAI, each discussing a different topic, likely recorded and broadcast over the course of four weeks (BC0724.01-.04). The topics were as follows: r.1. Housework (44 min.) — r.2. Adolescent puberty rituals (39 min.) — r.3. Friendship and loneliness (42 min.) — r.4.…

  • Yes, my darling daughter.

    A teenage feminist consciousness-raising group, composed largely of students from Los Angeles’ University High School, talk about repression in schools, attitudes toward sex, and the relevance of the women’s liberation movement. Includes live audience participation. Hosted and produced by Barbara Spark. Contains sensitive material.

  • 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.

  • The professional sex object : you can look but you better not touch

    Susan Smith and a panel of nude dancers and topless barmaids discuss their jobs and the women’s movement. They give a new perspective on the role of professional sex objects in the women’s liberation movement. Is it a job or a way of life? Are professional sex objects in the vanguard of the women’s liberation…

  • Women’s liberation and the arts / produced by Bonnie Bellow.

    A panel of women artists and critics discuss the topic “Women’s liberation and the arts.” The program was recorded at The Art Student’s League of New York and is the first of two programs on women and art. Lucy Lippard, art critic, is the moderator, and panelists include Nancy Spero, painter; Faith Ringgold, painter; Grace…

  • Germaine Greer speaks at the National Press Club.

    Germaine Greer (b. January 29, 1939), academic and author (The Female Eunuch) speaks at the National Press Club. This was the first time a woman spoke at the National Press Club. She discusses the role of women in American society and the lack of coverage of the Women’s movement in the press. She also answers…

  • The New woman / introduced by George Frankenstein.

    A panel discussion on the subject of “the new woman,” with Stephanie Mills of Planned Parenthood, Mimi Kaprolat of the National Organization for Women (NOW), Patricia “Pat” Maginnis of the Association to Repeal Aborton Laws, and Alvin Duskin, San Francisco manufacturer of women’s clothing. The evening was moderated by Eugene Schoenfeld, otherwise known in his…

  • Women with a Christian conscience : a speech by Coretta Scott King / produced by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

    Speech on the women’s movement. Actuality of a Martin Luther King speech.