Program

W.A.C.s, W.A.V.E.s, W.A.F.s, W.M.s. and wives

Documentary examining the problems of women in the military, their treatment, their resistance, their reaction. Produced by Kathy Gilberd of Support Our Soldiers. Contains sensitive language.

The new child : growing up without sex-role stereotypes

An examination of current views on child raising. Suggestions of new roles for families, schools, and the media will be discussed, including excerpts from the Workshop on Non-Sexist Child Rearing, held February 6, 1972, sponsored by the Women's Center of Los Angeles. Includes live audience participation.

Lady broadcasters : do you have to wear a jock to be one?

Four women disc jockeys from Los Angeles - Barbara Birdfeather, Gloria, Outrageous Nevada, and Ethlie Ann - discuss sex discrimination in their profession. From folio: "Tonight they assemble for two and a half hours for music and righteous indignation." Part 2 cuts off abruptly while guests are still talking.

Women in chains

Debra Smith, Tousha Wiley, Dolores Scott and Johnny Morris from the Harriet Tubman Prison Movement discuss the situation of women in prison.

The sister's been doing her homework / Betty Shabazz

Mrs. Betty Shabazz (May 28, 1934 – June 23, 1997), educator, activist, and wife of Malcolm X, speaks on the eve of Malcolm X's birthday at McClymonds High School in Oakland, California as a guest of Merritt College. She speaks about her and Malcolm's efforts within the Black Civil Rights movement and takes questions from the audience. Mrs.

Lesbian mothers / moderated by Susan Howe

A panel of four lesbian mothers, each with a different parenting situation and circumstances they face. The first is Pat, mother of 3, whose husband knows she is gay, but her children do not. Second is Gerri Lloyd[sp?] who is still legally married to her husband but they are estranged, and who has come out to her whole family.

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 movement?

Women in politics : why not? / Shirley Chisholm.

New York Congresswoman, feminist and Presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm (1924 - 2005) speaks on discontent among minorities, and notes that women are the key factor in the coalition of the powerless that must form to take power in the United States. This speech, titled "Women in Politics: Why Not?", was given on January 11, 1972 at Mills College in Oakland.

Christopher Columbus meets the Indians

On the occasion of the Columbus Day festivities being held in San Francisco's Aquatic Park on October 12, 1971, a group of Native Americans held a counter-celebration marked by ceremonies of mourning. The two events happened within earshot of each other and were recorded by KPFA's Bill Schechner. This recording documents reactions to the event by both Native and non-Native people.

Three women : a verse play for radio by Sylvia Plath and Reactions to Three Women

Part one is "Three Women" - a verse play for radio by Sylvia Plath (self contained). Judith Binder as the wife, Ann Bernstein as the secretary, and Rachelle Towers as the girl. Part 2 is some reflections on childbirth from the Judy Knupe, Alice Abarbanel and Stephanie Mines. This program was produced by the Unlearning to Not Speak Collective.

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