American Women — Beauty and body image

  • Consciousness raising-KPFA (Episode 3 of 4): Role-playing

    Consciousness raising. An examination of role-playing and stereotypes that oppress women: “The lesbian,” “The single mother,” “The Lady,” “The woman as provider,” “The attractive woman,” “Masculine-feminine roles,” “Married woman,” “Childless woman,” “Single women who are pregnant,”Women as sex object.” Consciousness raising broadcasts began by playing taped sessions, then listeners could call in and share their…

  • Consciousness raising-KPFA (Episode 1 of 4): How we feel about our bodies

    Consciousness raising. This is the first episode in a series to air on KPFA from June 21, 1972 until October 19, 1972. An examination of how self awareness affects our bodies, our attitudes, and our life. Consciousness raising broadcasts began by playing taped sessions, then listeners could call in and share their experiences and feelings.…

  • The Velvet Sledgehammer: December 7, 1983 (Part 1 only)

    The Velvet Sledgehammer for December 7, 1983, hosted by Judy Pasternak. The program begins with a performance by and interview with comedian Jane Anderson (by Judy Pasternak), and a performance and interview with comedy writers and performers Deah Schwartz and Anne Wilford, by Ash Corea. They discuss their new piece “Leftovers: the ups and downs…

  • Women in advertising.

    Discussion of the presentation and exploitation of women by mass media advertising held at the Advertising Club of New York on Friday, December 15th, 1972. The subject of the panel is “Womanpower.” The moderator is Joyce Snyder, former executive managing director of Art Directors Magazine and image coordinator for the NY chapter of the National…

  • Fat as a feminist issue / Myrna Lamb.

    Feminist playwright Myrna Lamb (b. 1930) reads her essay on women and body image “Fat as a feminist issue”.

  • The image of women in art / Linda Nochlin (Episode 3)

    Dr. Linda Nochlin is a professor of Art History at Vasser, visiting professor at Hunter College, author of Realism (Penguin), and she is currently working on a study of the image of the “fallen women” in art and literature. Her talk tonight is on the subject of the image of women in art. This lecture…

  • Promise her anything / produced by Caryl Ratner.

    Promise her anything…and give her whatever she’ll buy. A look at the cosmetics industry and its influences on the physiology and psyche of the consumer. “Recommended for those who think the ‘befores’ generally look better than the ‘afters’.” Intro: The following program was produced at WBAI in New York by Caryl Ratner, and will be…

  • Her Raven Tresses

    Examination of the symbolism, mystique, sensuality, myth, and metaphor of hair in our society. Written, produced and directed by Deena Metzger. Deena Metzger talks with Dr. Barbara Meyerhoff, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Southern California. Program also includes passages by the following: Richard Brautigan, Tertullian, Frances Trollope, Marguerite Young, Deena Metzger, Marguerite Duras,…

  • Mannequins, millionettes, and women / produced by Frances Emley.

    This program explores the contradiction between the well-publicized women who are members of the “beautiful people” and women struggling for social justice. Describes the rise of models such as Margeaux Hemingway. African-American post office worker Flossie Morris speaks about the need for more Black women in the Women’s movement. There is also a discussion of…

  • The girls with the golden hair / produced by Helene Rosenbluth and Linda Mack.

    A light-hearted look at the world of blondes, incorporating music, interviews, readings and analysis of why some women choose to dye their hair blonde. Interviews include Dr. Alexandra Simons, psychiatrist with the Karen Horney Clinic; Jane Wagner, feminist therapist; and people on the street. Produced by Helene Rosenbluth and Linda Mack.