Feminism in the 1960s and 1970s
Fordham University history Professor Kirsten Swinth talked about her book, "Feminism’s Forgotten Fight: The Unfinished Struggle for Work and Family. She was joined by Congressional Delegate …
548 viewsFordham University history Professor Kirsten Swinth talked about her book, "Feminism’s Forgotten Fight: The Unfinished Struggle for Work and Family. She was joined by Congressional Delegate …
548 viewsParticipants spoke about issues important to women in the 2012 election including women’s reproductive rights and a review of ballot measures affecting women. The Feminist Majority Foundatio…
564 viewsGloria Steinem and others spoke at a conference on women’s issues. They spoke about progress made by the feminist movement and challenges still facing women. Among the topics they addressed …
864 viewsWhite House advisers on women’s issues addressed a summit hosted by the Feminist Majority Foundation in partnership with the YWCA. They talked about the challenges facing women and the Obama…
392 viewsDr. Sima Samar reviewed the human rights conditions in Afghanistan, especially the deteriorating conditions of Afghan women and girls. Eleanor Smeal announced a new campaign to help Afghan w…
247 viewsPoliticians, celebrities, and others spoke in support of women’s rights around the world, including family planning, education, and human rights. They also supported the preservation of abor…
2,787 viewsThree organizations that sponsored a March for Women’s Lives on the National Mall in Washington unveiled their annual “Global Women’s Issues Scorecard on the Bush Administration.” The four …
80 viewsRepresentatives of various organizations spoke to reporters about their plans to organize a march on Washington in support of abortion and reproductive rights the following spring. After the…
67 viewsParticipants talked about legalizing and distributing drugs that induce abortions. Noting that the drugs are available and used in European countries, they said that the procedure was safer,…
1,060 viewsParticipants spoke about organizing and ways to advocate feminist policy goals. Among the topics they addressed were opposing the religious right, reproductive rights, same sex unions, and g…
344 viewsCEOs and women leaders described how influence over money could be used to promote feminism in their companies, their boardrooms, and in politics. They stressed ways to make positive donatio…
209 viewsYoung feminists spoke about issues shaping their lives as leaders of their generation. Among the issues they addressed were the levels of participation by young women in feminist causes, int…
220 viewsFeminist leaders spoke to the press about the potential impeachment of President Bill Clinton. They strongly objected to impeachment proceedings and urged both women and men to actively oppo…
184 viewsLegislators and feminist activists gathered to discuss a variety of issues, including affirmative action and the federal budget. They also criticized the actions of the 104th Congress thus f…
416 viewsThe participants briefed reporters and answered questions about the support for a California initiative that would eliminate state affirmative action programs.
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