The Consciousness-Raising Document, Feminist Anthologies, and Black Women in Sisterhood Is Powerful

From: Frontiers | Date: September 1, 2006| Author: Norman, Brian | Copyright information

When Secretary of State Henry Kissinger met with television executives in 1973, the New York Times described it as a "curious 'consciousness-raising' session." That same week, Kathie Sarachchild, Redstockings member and probable originator of the phrase sisterhood ii powerful, outlined the "weapon" of consciousness-raising (CR) to the Conference of Stewardesses for Women's Rights. Sarachild cited the Times's remark as testimony to the successes and pitfalls of the women's liberation movement ...

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