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Laurel Snyder discusses prostitution and the COYOTE organization

BROADCAST: Aug. 26, 1980 | DURATION: 00:48:00

Synopsis

Laurel Snyder describes to Studs Terkel her journey into prostitution and her involvement in the organization COYOTE, which advocates for the rights of sex workers and the decriminalization of prostitution.

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 26, 1980

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 51.37 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
48 minutes

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Feminism, Women, Women's Studies Advocacy Working, Labor, Economy American History & Politics

People

Workers Social Reformers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Snyder, Laurel--Interviews Prostitutes--Illinois--Chicago. Feminism--United States. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Snyder, Laurel,-- interviewee Agoraphobia Prostitution COYOTE Coyote (Organization) Call Off Your Old Tired Ethics Sex workers Sex worker rights Feminism St. James, Margo

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