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Shana Alexander discusses her career as a journalist and her time on the program 'Point-Counterpoint' on 60 Minutes. She goes on to discuss how being a woman has informed her professional life, including how there are so few women in professional places of power, issues explored in her book 'Talking Woman', published in 1976.
Rosalie Sorrels discusses her career, family, and folk music. Includes Rosalie Sorrels reading her mother's writing. The following songs have been removed due to copyright restrictions: "Traveling Lady", "You Can't Go Home Again", "Her Mantle So Green", "If You Love Me", and "The Long Memory". Cal Hans plays the dobro in the background and makes some comments. Includes performance by pianist Daniel Varsano at the end.
Nora Ephron discusses the women’s movement and her book, “Crazy Salad: Some Things About Women.” Ephron discusses the influence of writer Dorothy Parker on her work, as well as topics including women’s rights; the exploitation of women in politics, war, and advertising; the many conflicts she faces in her role as a journalist; and traditional and non-traditional gender roles. Includes an excerpt from a previous interview with Dorothy Parker.
Discussing the book, "Ripening: Selected Work, 1927-1980," with the author Meridel Le Sueur.
Max Morath discusses his career, jazz music, and history.
Lady Dhanvanthi Rama Rau, president of the International Planned Parenthood Association, discusses the significance of birth control availability, the link between birth control and population, and India's take on birth control.
Lady Dhanvanthi Rama Rau, president of the International Planned Parenthood Association, discusses the significance of birth control availability, the link between birth control and population, and India's take on birth control.
Judy Collins discusses how she began writing her own songs; successes in her career; and the fight for abortion rights.
Jo Freeman, Mary Jean Collins-Robson, and Naomi Weisstein discuss women's rights and the struggle for equal rights and liberation, resistance through art, and the fight for free childcare. Discussion continues with criticism on the male gaze and females as sexual objects.
Jo Freeman, Mary Jean Collins-Robson, and Naomi Weisstein discuss women's rights and the struggle for equal rights and liberation, Title VII, their support for NOW, the National Organization of Women, as well as the upcoming Women's Strike for Equality.
Discussing the Equal Rights Amendment with Illinois Representative Susan Catania and political activists Clara Day and Margaret Klimkowski.
Austrian-born American historian, woman's history author and feminist Gerda Lerner focuses on the origins of misogyny in society in her latest book
Discussing the topic of women and freedom with Marlene Dixon, Nancy Stokely, and Janet Tenney. They discuss feminism, women's rights, and the women's liberation movement. Includes a Elizabeth Knight/Julia Ward Howe song called "Hallelujah".
Discussing women and women's rights with Dr. Marlene, Nancy Stokely, and Janet Tenney. They discuss the women's suffrage movement, gender equality, and women's roles. Includes the women's suffrage song "The New America" by Elizabeth Knight.
Doris May Lessing discusses the inspiration behind "The Four-Gated City", her thoughts about science and humanity, and her predictions for the future.