

The Women Who Raised Consciousness (Clara Bingham)
Oct 24, 2024
Clara Bingham, an award-winning journalist and author of "The Movement," shares powerful narratives from her oral history on second-wave feminism. She discusses the highs and lows of the women’s rights struggle from 1963 to 1973, emphasizing the impact of key figures like Betty Friedan and the challenges within the feminist movement. Bingham highlights the importance of abortion rights and underground networks, as well as trailblazers like Shirley Chisholm, who inspired future generations. It's a poignant exploration of women's empowerment and activism.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Voices of Change: Women's Rights in the 1960s and 70s
02:20 • 23min
Cozy Comforts and Cultural Challenges
24:58 • 3min
Breaking Barriers: Women's Fight for Equality in Sports
28:10 • 12min
The Essential Role of Abortion Rights in Women's Liberation
40:29 • 4min
The Janes: Underground Heroes of Women's Rights
44:16 • 2min
Shirley Chisholm: Trailblazer in Politics
46:33 • 10min