Outside Organization Activism
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Outside Organization Activism
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Outside programs and initiatives used to help achieve equality and equity. Through the implementation of the women's studies program, women's rights within Pittsburgh, and more.
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Women's Lib Combats Inequalities
An article from Pitt News from January 1970. It discusses the women's panel from a convocation, who discussed issues affecting women such as academic and professional opportunities.
'Feminst Groups Unite'
This article discusses the creation of the Pittsburgh Women's Center. The center is described as being the brainchild of various women's liberation organizations across Pittsburgh.
NOW: Women's Issues, Women's Center, and Women's Studies Program
Newsletter looks at progress and identification of women's rights with high focus within Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Area. Looking at the bills, politics, and what can be done to improve the community such as implementing a Women's Center as well…
Rape Study and Resources Being Developed at the University of Pittsburgh
PAAR works with Pitt to develop rape and assault resources for undergraduate and graduate students, which include developing a hotline, counseling center, and study at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.
PAAR organization aids rape victims
A branch of the Rape Crisis Center, PAAR, also known as Pittsburgh Action Against Rape, became an independent off-campus organization. They began assisting primarily women in the Pittsburgh city area, using a hotline as their primary mode of…
Pitt Women's Center Searches for External Funding
After the provost's office announced it's decision to not fund the Pitt Women's Center, starting June 30, 1981, the director of the center Cynthia Vanda, and many others have searched for external funding. This external funding is necessary to keep…
Recognition of Women's Political Power
Women's movement is fast progressing. Many people are not aware of the impact people could have and their ability to cause change. Ellie Smeal of NOW spoke on this and its importance.
"Domestic Subversive: A Feminist’s Take on the Left 1960-1976"
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Roberta Salper's book; written on the sixties from the feminist perspective
Black Women's Coalition's Panel Questions Candidates
This article from the New Pittsburgh Courier details a candidate's night sponsored by the Black Women's Coalition of Greater Pittsburgh. This event was intended to provide the Black community with information about the candidates on the ballot to…
International Adoptions Bring Emotional Baggage, Speaker Says
Mi Ok Song Bruining visits Pitt to discuss the issues, trauma, and advice she has surrounding international and interracial adoption. The visit to Pitt and Pittsburgh was organized by former Women's Studies Director Marianne Novy.