

US History Episode 20: Civil Rights & Feminism or, "Free At Last?"
Nov 10, 2022
This podcast explores the civil rights and protest movements of the 1960s and 70s, including the role of young people and artists, the strategy debate between Du Bois and Washington, unity in the face of oppression, the rise of second wave feminism, and backlash against feminist victories.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Turbulent 60s and 70s: Social Movements and Youth Activism
02:08 • 11min
Debate and Shift: Du Bois, Washington, and the Civil Rights Movement
13:27 • 6min
Unity and Action in the Face of Oppression
19:26 • 13min
The Rise of Second Wave Feminism
32:12 • 16min
Backlash against Feminist Victories and the Rise of Conservatism
48:36 • 5min