“The Waves of Feminism” will be presented by Patricia Robertson and Curry First at the Sunday, July 17th meeting of the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville, 2:00-3:30 PM, at Asheville Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Road, Asheville, NC.
All are welcome to attend.
Join professor emeritus Patricia Robertson and civil rights attorney Curry First as they explore the “Waves of Feminism” in the United States. They will examine the personal, political and legal aspects of sexism and female oppression past and present.
The first wave of feminism began in full force in 1848 at Seneca Falls, NY. The Declaration of the Rights of Womyn was designed and presented. The second and third waves followed, and some believe we are in the midst of a fourth wave. The waves will be briefly described – both the political and legal activities in each wave – and there will be a discussion about what needs to be happening in the 4th wave.
From the early 70’s on, there were important Supreme Court decisions impacting womyn from reproductive rights to employment. These controversies continue as the opponents of womyn’s rights believe they have allies in the courts as they seek to turn back judicial victories. What can we do to advance equality?
Informal discussion and refreshments will follow the presentation.
Patricia Robertson is professor emeritus at East Tennessee State University. She claimed feminism as her grounding early in her life (her mom says when she was about 5 years old – to her parents’ dismay). She has been a clinician (mental health), a faculty member and an administrator and has spent most of her career in academe.
Curry First is a retired civil rights attorney who practiced for 39 years in Milwaukee. His legal work involved representation of womyn challenging sexual harassment, promotions denied, hiring practices, and working conditions. He also represented womyn in class actions. His activism has included board membership on the ACLU state affiliates in Wisconsin and North Carolina.
The Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville is a non-theist alternative to traditional religion, a member of the American Ethical Union and an affiliate of the American Humanist Association. We endeavor to nurture the capacity and responsibility of human beings to act in their personal relationships and in the larger community to help create a better world. We are inspired by the ideal of working to create a more humane society, recognizing each person’s worth and dignity, and helping to bring out the best in him or her. We join together to assist each other in developing ethical ideas and ideals, to celebrate life’s joys, support each other through life’s crises, and to cultivate ethical behavior in our community.
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