American Women — Men’s commentary and experiences – Page 3

Hazards of being male / by Herb Goldberg ; interviewed by Jim Akers.

Herb Goldberg, author of “The Hazards of Being Male,” talks about the book, the socialization of men in American society, and how men function in our culture. Mixed with music at beginning and end of interview: “Walk Like a Man” and “What Makes a Man a Man.” No outro.

August 24, 2025

The new male / Herb Goldberg interviewed by Barbara Cady.

Barbara Cady interviews author Herb Goldberg on his book about male-female relations, “The new male: from self-destruction to self-care” (Morrow, 1979). He discusses how sexism affects men as well as women and how male-female relations are still wrapped up in outdated sexist notions – the “macho warrior” archetype for men, the “earth mother” for women.

August 24, 2025

Sexual survival / Dennis Munjack ; interviewed by Richard Mahler.

KPFK’s Richard Mahler talks about human sexuality with sex therapist Dennis Munjack, M.D. Among issues discussed are how to choose a sex therapist, how to deal with common sexual dysfunctions such as premature ejaculation and frigidity, and changing sexual practices. Contains phone calls but the phone numbers and local references are edited out. Note on…

August 24, 2025

Inner beauty, inner light : Yoga for pregnant women / Frederick LeBoyer interviewed by Barbara Cady

Barbara Cady interviews Frederick Leboyer on his book and the techniques it explores. “Inner beauty, inner light: yoga for pregnant women” was published by Knopf in 1978. Produced by Janet Dodson.

August 24, 2025

The Advocate / David Goodstein interviewed by Barbara Cady

Barbara Cady interviews David Goodstein (1932-1985) editor of the gay newspaper, The Advocate. He discusses the magazine’s controversial stance on coming out of the closet, gay happenings outside of the large American coastal cities and what he feels are some of the important issues in the gay community.

August 24, 2025

Dropping out / lecture and interview with Dr. Carl Faber (Episode 2 of 4)

This is the second episode “Dropping Out” in a four part series of lectures by Dr. Carl Faber entitled “Woman as slave.” This episode is in two parts. Part one is the lecture portion of the episode, recorded in January 1977. Faber argues that women who have played traditional roles, when they try to change…

August 24, 2025

Sexuality, violence, and aggression / lecture and interview with Dr. Carl Faber (Episode 3 of 4)

This is the third episode “Sexuality, violence, and aggression” in a four part series of lectures by Dr. Carl Faber entitled “Woman as slave.” This episode is in two parts. Part one is Faber’s lecture on sexuality, violence, and aggression, given in January 1977. Dr. Carl Faber, a heterosexual monogamist, lectures on how, with awareness,…

August 24, 2025

Future issues in the women’s movement / lecture and interview with Dr. Carl Faber (Episode 4 of 4)

This is the fourth and final episode, “Future issues in the Women’s movement,” in a four part series of lectures by Dr. Carl Faber entitled “Woman as slave.” This episode is in two parts. Part one is the lecture portion of the episode, recorded in January 1977. In this lecture, Faber looks at possibilities in…

August 24, 2025

The Kitchen Sink Papers / Corrinne McGrady and Mike McGrady ; interviewed by Viv Sutherland.

Mike McGrady is the author of “The Kitchen Sink Papers: My Life as a Househusband.” This interview with McGrady and his wife Corinne reveals the changes in their lives brought about by his fortieth birthday decision to exchange places with his wife for one year. She went out in the world to be the family…

August 24, 2025

Michael Korda and male chauvinism

Michael Korda, author of “Male Chauvinism and How It Works in the Home and Office”, talks with Barbara Cady about the mechanics of male dominance in the business world, and some counter-measures available for women. Contains sensitive material.

August 24, 2025