This week, we’re sharing “From the Outside In,“ a series exploring the transformation of women in politics. It was produced by the Oral History Center of the Bancroft Library at the University of California, Berkeley. The series is narrated by television and radio journalist Belva Davis.
PART ONE: Securing the Vote (and a Seat)
From the Suffragettes to the the halls of Congress
Listen to Part 01 above.
PART TWO: Breaking the Mold
This episode looks at women’s political activities at the community level. For civil rights activist Francis Albrier, community organizing proved extremely important in breaking down racial barriers and advancing civil rights reforms. Featuring March Fong Eu, this episode also shows how women broke through the dual barriers of race and gender to take their place in state and national politics.
PART THREE: A New Era
This episode explores the rise of women advisors in the structure of party politics and it reflects on the progress women have made in the political arena and the many struggles that still lie ahead. Featuring interviews with Senator Barbara Boxer and San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim, the finale also looks at the role of women in politics toward the end of the twentieth century and explores the possibilities in the twenty-first.