The Last Archive
She Said, She Said
Jul 2, 2020
This podcast explores the historical event in which women testified and shared stories about their abortions, leading to changes in women's rights. It discusses the impact of the Women's Liberation Group, the legalization of abortion in New York, and the Women's Convention in Houston. It also touches on the rally against the Equal Rights Amendment, the controversial film The Silent Scream, and the erosion of truth in society.
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- The practice of 'speaking bitterness' or sharing personal stories like abortions in consciousness-raising groups played a significant role in challenging patriarchal perspectives and exposing the limitations of male-dominated discussions about women's issues.
- The emphasis on personal narratives and the belief in women's experiences in movements like #MeToo have led to a clash of competing absolute truths, blurring the line between subjective perception and objective facts.
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The Rise of Consciousness Raising in the Women's Liberation Movement
In the 1960s, radical feminists emphasized the importance of personal experience and feelings as evidence to analyze their common situation, leading to the rise of consciousness raising groups. Through speaking bitterness, women shared their personal stories, like abortions, to find solidarity and expose the limitations of patriarchal perspectives. The women's liberation movement used this approach to challenge the male-dominated expert-driven discussions about abortion and other women's issues.
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