Women's Issues (Audio)
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★ - 2 ratingsWomen's issues are human issues. Explore the major issues affecting women in business, politics, science, health, at home and beyond.
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Generation Regeneration: Women Forging Change - Future Thought Leaders
December 25, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBHear firsthand from the women at the forefront of the regenerative food movement. From farmers to winemakers and scientists to chefs, learn why they are so passionate about feeding the planet without depleting the earth. Join us for this enriching discussion on conservation, biodiversity, soil health, carbon reduction, and more — all which can ultimately lead to a healthier food system, food security, and a balanced economy for generations to come. Featuring: Michelle Ciccarelli Lerach Found...
A Conversation with Erin Jackson Laurie Leshin Natalia Molina and Lynn Sherr - Women in Leadership 2023
June 05, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBOlympic champion Erin Jackson, director of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Laurie Leshin, and professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at USC and author Natalia Molina sit down with Lynn Sherr for a wide-ranging discussion of women and society, personal journeys and hopes for the future. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 37973]
Marion Nestle: The Journey of One Woman in Science and Policy
January 09, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBMarion Nestle, Ph.D., MPH, reflects on her late-in-life career as a world-renowned food politics expert, public health advocate, and a founder of the field of food studies after facing decades of low expectations. She discusses her new memoir, "Slow Cooked," that tells her personal story, including her rise from bench scientist to the pinnacles of academia, while overcoming the barriers and biases facing women of her generation and finding her life's purpose after age 50. Series: "Philip R. L...
Post Roe Frontiers? A Conversation about Legal Medical and Political Mobilizations
August 07, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBWhen the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, the controversial decision ended the right to abortion that was upheld for nearly 50 years. So what does a post-Roe world look like? In this program, UC Irvine law professor Michele Bratcher Goodwin and UC Santa Barbara feminist studies professor Laury Oaks discuss the wide-ranging impact of the decision on legal, medical, and political mobilizations. (Note: this program was recorded on May 9, 2022, prior to the ruling by the U.S. ...
The Art of Change: Isabel Dees
May 31, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBThis episode features Isabel Dees, who was the associate vice chancellor for the Equity and Equal Protection Office at UC Santa Cruz. She recently was hired to serve as deputy Title IX director at UC Office of the President. Originally from the Los Angeles area, Dees has lived and worked in Santa Cruz since 1998. She is the daughter of Mexican immigrants and the first in her family to attend university. She completed her B.A. in Politics at UC Santa Cruz and then received her law degree from ...
A Conversation with Dolores Huerta Danielle Feinberg Aprille Ericsson and Lynn Sherr - Women in Leadership 2022
May 18, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBLabor leader and activist Dolores Huerta, visual effects supervisor at Pixar Animation Studios Danielle Feinberg, and NASA aerospace engineer Aprille Ericsson join journalist Lynn Sherr to talk about what it means to be a woman and a leader in our challenging times. Sharing stories of childhood dreams, career challenges, social justice and more, the panel gives insight into their own journeys, providing inspiration for women and girls everywhere. Series: "Women in Science" [Public Affairs] [H...
A Conversation with Brittney Cooper Kathy Sullivan Maria Hinojosa and Lynn Sherr - Women in Leadership 2021
May 19, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 40.1 MBJoin us for a candid conversation between trailblazing women leaders about their personal journeys, their hopes, and their visions for the future. Feminist scholar and author Brittney Cooper, astronaut and scientist Kathy Sullivan, news anchor and reporter Maria Hinojosa share with author and journalist Lynn Sherr what it means to them to be leaders and inspire others. Series: "Women in Science" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 36626]
Aimee Allison from She The People - Election 2020: UC Berkeley Big Ideas
September 02, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBAimee Allison is founder and president of She the People, a national network elevating the voice and power of women of color. She brings together voters, organizers, and elected leaders in a movement grounded in values of love, justice, belonging, and democracy. In 2018, Ms. Allison was one of the primary architects of the "year of women of color in politics." She is building a political home for a million women of color, nationally and in battleground states. In April 2019, she convened th...
Irish Women of Resilience with Henry Powell - Osher Online Lecture Series
July 02, 2020 21:00 - 57 minutes - 26.7 MBScholar Henry Powell, MD discusses Irish women who showed great resilience in overcoming social and political difficulties in the first century of Irish independence. Powell surveys women's struggles during the Irish war of independence (the Rebel Countess: Constance Markiewicz); Irish women artists of international distinction; Irish writers such as Elizabeth Bowen; Irish leaders in the struggle for reproductive freedom; and Irish women who used journalism, social science and community histo...
Irish Women of Resilience with Henry Powell - Osher Online Lecture Series
July 02, 2020 21:00 - 57 minutes - 26.7 MBScholar Henry Powell, MD discusses Irish women who showed great resilience in overcoming social and political difficulties in the first century of Irish independence. Powell surveys women's struggles during the Irish war of independence (the Rebel Countess: Constance Markiewicz); Irish women artists of international distinction; Irish writers such as Elizabeth Bowen; Irish leaders in the struggle for reproductive freedom; and Irish women who used journalism, social science and community hist...
Unstoppable Leaders - Global Empowerment Summit 2019
November 14, 2019 21:00 - 56 minutes - 25.6 MBCelebrated leaders in their respective fields discuss the initiatives and breakthroughs that they spearheaded in areas that people thought were impossible or ahead of their time. Featuring Martin Cooper of Dyna, LLC, Arlene Harris of Wrethink, changemaker John Ross, Carrie Hessler Radelet of Project Concern International, and Larry Smarr of University of California, San Diego. Series: "Global Empowerment Summit" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Business] [Show ID: 35332]
Fearlessness Among the New Women in Congress
October 09, 2019 21:00 - 1 minute - 848 KBWomen played a huge role in the 2018 midterms. A record number of women were elected to congress, some marking other historic firsts along the way. Women organized massive rallies, and made their voices heard at the polls. Former Governor of Michigan Jennifer Granholm sits down with PhD student Charlotte Hill to discuss congresswomen shaping the future of politics in the United States. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 34722]
People Do Not Want to Elect a Victim They Want to Elect a Warrior
September 23, 2019 21:00 - 1 minute - 669 KBWomen played a huge role in the 2018 midterms. What can we expect in 2020 and beyond? Former Governor of Michigan Jennifer Granholm sits down with PhD student Charlotte Hill to discuss voting behavior. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 34721]
Looking for Women Between the Lines in Ancient India
June 14, 2019 21:00 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBFor four decades, UCLA’s Stephanie Jamison has been somewhat defiantly seeking the stories of women among some of the oldest texts in the world. Jamison shares some of what she has unearthed, the names and stories of women we have likely never heard of before. Jamison’s expertise lies in Indo-Iranian, especially Sanskrit and middle Indo-Aryan languages with an emphasis on linguistics, literature and poetics, religion and law, mythology and ritual, and gender. Series: "UCLA Faculty Research Le...
A Conversation with Sylvia Acevedo Chelsea Clinton Jedidah Isler and Lynn Sherr
May 29, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBCelebrating and honoring the legacy of Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space, Women in Leadership brings together trailblazers who have shattered barriers and paved the way for women across the globe. Through a candid and timely discussion, the distinguished panel will share their personal stories and vision on how women can help lead our nation to a better future. Series: "Women in Science" [Humanities] [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 34217]
Women in Leadership 2019: Opening Remarks
May 28, 2019 21:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBUC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep Khosla, Executive Vice Chancellor Elizabeth H. Simmons, and Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Becky R. Petitt welcome Tam O'Shaughnessy, Cofounder and Executive Director of Sally Ride Science@UC Diego. Tam shares the mission of Sally Ride Science. Journalist Lynn Sherr follows with anecdotes about Sally Ride and her legacy. (uctv.tv/shows/34217) Series: "Women in Science" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 34878]
When Biology Became Destiny: How Historians Interpret Gender in the Holocaust - Holocaust Living History Workshop
May 01, 2019 21:00 - 45 minutes - 21 MBDespite the explosive growth of Holocaust studies, scholars of Nazi Germany and the Shoah long neglected gender as an analytical category. It wasn’t until 1984 when the essay collection When Biology Became Destiny: Women in Weimar and Nazi Germany raised awareness of women’s experiences under fascism. It explored women’s double jeopardy as females and as Jews. In this lecture, Marion Kaplan, one of the editors the publication, takes the audience on a historical tour of her research, from the ...
Shaney jo Darden - No. HerPower: Education Vision Empowerment
April 01, 2019 21:00 - 24 minutes - 10.8 MB"I use art to start conversations about something that is serious and complex." Shaney jo Darden, Founder and Global Creative Chief of The Keep A Breast Foundation, shares her journey in the world of art and activism. As someone who has carved out a career path focused on community and compassion, she stresses the importance discovering your unique talents and finding a place for them in your everyday work. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Busine...
Finding Your Unique Career Path - No. HerPower: Education Vision Empowerment
March 28, 2019 21:00 - 46 minutes - 20.9 MBA panel of distinguished speakers shares their inspiring vision and experiences, while bringing awareness to the issues faced by women working in nontraditional fields and industries. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 34655]
How the Media Portrays Fortune 500 Women CEOs
March 21, 2019 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.53 MBJudith Rodin gives data on her research into how Fortune 500 women CEOs are portrayed in the media. Series: "Helen Edison Lecture Series" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 34653]
Women in Politics with Jennifer Granholm Sarah Anzia and Charlotte Hill
January 29, 2019 21:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBWomen played a huge role in the 2018 midterms. A record number of women were elected to congress, some marking other historic firsts along the way. Women organized massive rallies, and made their voices heard at the polls. So, what can we expect in 2020 and beyond? Former Governor of Michigan Jennifer Granholm and UC Berkeley Public Policy professor Sarah Anzia sit down with PhD student Charlotte Hill to discuss how they see women shaping the future of politics in the United States. Series: "...
The Challenges of Being Both a Scientist and a Mom
November 07, 2018 21:00 - 4 minutes - 2.22 MBOver 40 scientists came together to tackle issues working mothers face. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 34108]
Sally Ride Forever Stamp Dedication Ceremony
June 01, 2018 21:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBThe United States Postal Service reveals its new Sally Ride Forever postage stamp, with tributes from Billie Jean King, Tam O'Shaughnessy and Ellen Ochoa, all friends of the late Sally Ride, and hosted by Sally Ride Science@UC San Diego. Series: "Women in Science" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 33665]
Women In Leadership: Opening Remarks
June 01, 2018 21:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBUC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep Khosla and Executive Vice Chancellor Elizabeth H. Simmons welcome Tam O'Shaughnessy, Cofounder and Executive Director of Sally Ride Science@UC Diego, who then presents a United States Postal Service video honoring the late Sally Ride and the new Sally Ride Forever commemorative stamp. Journalist Lynn Sherr follows with introductions of panelists Billie Jean King, Condoleezza Rice and Ellen Ochoa, who discuss Women in Leadership here: (uctv.tv/shows/33160) Se...
The Surprising Road to Women's Suffrage
April 09, 2018 21:00 - 58 minutes - 26.7 MBWomen who fought for the right to vote were struggling for nothing less than access to full citizenship. Ellen DuBois, UCLA professor of history and gender studies, emphasized the larger vision women held in the struggle for women's suffrage. Series: "UCLA Faculty Research Lectures" [Humanities] [Show ID: 33134]
Raising Awareness of Human Trafficking - No More No More Silence
March 12, 2018 21:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBIn her keynote address to the No More, No More Silence conference, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan reports on California’s efforts to help victims of human trafficking and to teach others how to protect themselves from potential predators, especially those whom they assume they can trust. She is introduced by Chancellor Pradeep Khosla and Naila Chowdhury, the director of Social Impact and Innovation at UC San Diego. [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 33363]
Tempestad Director Tatiana Huezo
March 05, 2018 21:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBTatiana Huezo, the director and writer of "Tempestad," talks with UCSB Professor of Film and Media Studies Cristina Venegas about the documentary that traces the emotional journeys of two women victimized by corruption and injustice in Mexico. Heuzo's filmography as director, writer, cinematographer, and editor includes documentary films and fictional short films. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 33181]
What is Sally Ride Science at UC San Diego?
March 05, 2018 21:00 - 14 minutes - 6.54 MBFounded by the late Sally Ride, Tam O'Shaughnessy and three others to inspire young girls and boys to consider careers in STEM, Sally Ride Science is now housed at UC San Diego, offering opportunities for middle and high school students to embrace science in fun settings. Featured here is the Sally Ride Science Junior Academy, where students from throughout San Diego participate in creative workshops led by UC faculty and graduate students, along with the Tritons for Sally Ride Science, a gro...
Golda Meir Through a Feminist Lens
February 13, 2018 21:00 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBAuthor and Boston University law professor Pnina Lahav discusses her forthcoming biography, "Golda Meir: Through the Gender Lens." She explores the first and only woman prime minister of Israel, and her complex relationship with her role as a female leader in a man’s world. During the course of her legal career, Pnina Lahav has published nearly 50 journal articles and three books, including the critically acclaimed 'Judgment in Jerusalem: Chief Justice Simon Agranat and the Zionist Century'. ...
Stronger Together: Women Waging Peace - The Peace exChange
January 01, 2018 21:00 - 57 minutes - 26 MBCelebrate the launch of the Women Waging Peace Network at the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego as emcee and US Ambassador Swanee Hunt leads a panel of peacemakers marking the success of the more than 1,000 women from around the world who have joined together to serve as negotiators, experts, advocates, policy makers, and other roles crucially needed in peace processes. The Women Waging Peace Network was founded by Ambassador Hunt and developed into a preemin...
On the Nature of Domestic Violence
August 04, 2017 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.16 MBDrawing on her own experience growing up in the caste system in India, Sudha Shetty channels her compassion for others into research and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32599]
Still Black: A Portrait of Black Transmen - Trans Media
July 31, 2017 21:00 - 45 minutes - 20.6 MBAward-winning documentary Still Black: A Portrait of Black Transmen centers on the stories of six thoughtful, eloquent and diverse transmen. Director Kortney Ryan Ziegler joins Jennifer Tyburczy (Feminist Studies, UCSB) to discuss the film. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 32541]
Raising Zoey - Trans Media
July 24, 2017 21:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBDante Alencastre, director of Raising Zoey, talks with Abigaíl Salazar of the UCSB Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity about this docuemntary that follows Zoey's transition. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 32540]
Tangerine - Trans Media
July 17, 2017 21:00 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBActress Mya Taylor joins Patrice Petro to discuss Tangerine, a critically-acclaimed indie comedy about transgender prostitutes working in a not-so glamorous part of Hollywood. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 32539]
Transparent - Trans Media
July 10, 2017 21:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBCornell University Professor Amy Villarejo, author of "Ethereal Queer: Television, Historicity, Desire", joins Carsey-Wolf Center Director Patrice Petro for a discussion of transgender emergence as well as Jewishness and queerness within this highly-acclaimed popular television series. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 32538]
Free CeCe - Trans Media
July 03, 2017 21:00 - 39 minutes - 17.7 MBThe documentary Free CeCe confronts the culture of violence surrounding transwomen of color. Director Jacqueline (Jac) Gares and Documentary Subject CeCe McDonald discuss the process of making the film with Lal Zimman, UCSB Department of Linguistics. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 32542]
Finding and Helping Battered Women
June 27, 2017 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.18 MBDrawing on her own experience growing up in the caste system in India, Sudha Shetty channels her compassion for others into research and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32601]
Gender Awareness in Security and Defense with NATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller -- Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Distinguished Lecture Series
May 22, 2017 21:00 - 58 minutes - 27.1 MBNATO Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller explores how gender issues are handled in the fields of security and defense. She notes that even well-supported institutional efforts to increase awareness and training often fall short of the mark and offers suggestions on how to make them more effective. Gottemoeller is presented by the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego. Series: "Peace exChange -- Kroc School of Peace Studies, University of San Die...
Protecting Women from Domestic Violence with Sudha Shetty -- In the Living Room with Henry E. Brady -- UC Public Policy Channel
May 22, 2017 21:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBDrawing on her own experience growing up in the caste system in India, Sudha Shetty channels her compassion for others into research and advocacy for victims of domestic violence and child abduction. As she describes here in a conversation with Henry E. Brady, dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, Shetty has helped judges and others in the legal community protect women and children from the unintended consequences of poorly drafted policies. Series: "Richard and Rhoda G...
Women in Politics Public Pensions and Voter Turnout with Sarah Anzia -- In the Living Room with Henry E. Brady -- UC Public Policy Channel
May 08, 2017 21:00 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBWomen who are elected to Congress perform better, on average, than their male counterparts, according to research conducted by political scientist Sarah Anzia of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley. They secure more federal funding for their districts, sponsor or co-sponsor more legislation and are seen as more collaborative with fellow members. But why are there so few in Congress? In many cases, it’s just about being asked. Anzia’s analysis shows that women are more likely...
Women in Media: You Do What!? Women Working in the Entertainment Industry
July 12, 2016 21:00 - 48 minutes - 21.8 MBA panel of UCSB alumni working in the technical, creative, and producing areas discuss career paths both "above and below the line" for women in the entertainment industry. Panelists include: Entertainment publicist and Film and Media Studies alum, Brittany Sandler (moderator), Brittany Vu (Film and Television Development at MASproduction), Laura Foody (Entertainment Lawyer at Anonymous Content), Andulka "Annie" Wilkes (Editor at Moving Art), Lauren Haroutunian (Cinematographer and Dean of Ro...
Women in Media: Leading Ladies
July 05, 2016 21:00 - 49 minutes - 22.3 MBThis panel of women with successful careers in media looks at some of today's leading women writers, directors, and producers. Panelists include: Starshine Roshell (moderator), Jane Espenson (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Once Upon a Time, Warehouse 13), and Anne Cofell Saunders (Battlestar Galactica, Smallville, Chuck, The Small Ship, Revolution). Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Business] [Show ID: 31019]
Women in Biotech: Tina Nova
February 15, 2016 21:00 - 20 minutes - 8.87 MBTina Nova, President and CEO of Molecular Stethoscope, Inc, wows an auditorium full of high school girls with stories of leaving her small town as a teenager for a life in science, entrepreneurship, and betting big on the future. Spoiler Alert: She succeeded! Nova was the keynote presentation for “Women in Biotech,” sponsored by the STEAM Leadership Series. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 30464]
Women in Biotech: STEAM Leadership Series -- The STEAM Channel
January 18, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBHeartily dismissing negative stereotypes of scientists, biotech entrepreneur Tina Nova and Salk Institute professor Janelle Ayres rocked an auditorium full of high school girls with stories of how hard work and confidence led to their joyful lives and satisfying careers in science. Following these two keynotes, Ayres joined Salk senior scientist Carol Marchetto and Natalie Calatayud and Kaitlin Croyle of the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research as they each shared their own pat...
Women in Biotech: STEAM Leadership Series -- The STEAM Channel
January 18, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBHeartily dismissing negative stereotypes of scientists, biotech entrepreneur Tina Nova and Salk Institute professor Janelle Ayres rocked an auditorium full of high school girls with stories of how hard work and confidence led to their joyful lives and satisfying careers in science. Following these two keynotes, Ayres joined Salk senior scientist Carol Marchetto and Natalie Calatayud and Kaitlin Croyle of the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research as they each shared their own pat...
Inequality and the Status of Women with Laura D’Andrea Tyson - Conversations with History
May 04, 2015 21:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBConversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Berkeley’s Laura D'Andrea Tyson, Professor of Business Administration and Economics, for a discussion of inequality. Professor Tyson traces her academic career and her work in Washington where she served as Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors in the Clinton Administration. After comparing the Washington political environment during the Clinton and Obama presidencies, she characterizes the role of government as a venture capitalist drawing on...
Women's Work in the World Economy: A Personal and Political Perspective from Laura Tyson
April 20, 2015 21:00 - 1 hour - 1.96 GBEconomic growth around the world is influenced by who is in the workforce and what they are paid. Women’s participation and compensation are shifting under the influence of social and economic trends at the national level and on a global scale. UC Berkeley Professor Laura Tyson shares some of her own experiences, observations, and analysis as she makes a case for greater gender parity for economic growth, including how economic policy can influence the recruitment and retention of women in w...
104 Women in Congress? That’s Not Enough! Commentary by Suzanne Merkelson -- UC Public Policy Channel
January 19, 2015 21:00 - 3 minutes - 1.46 MBThe 114th Congress convenes in 2015 with just one fifth of the 535 House and Senate seats being filled by women -- a fact that causes UC Berkeley public policy graduate student Suzanne Merkelson to question whether half of the US population is being adequately represented on Capitol Hill. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 29119]
Untold Stories of Women’s Struggles Against Muslim Fundamentalism with Karima Bennoune
December 15, 2014 21:00 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MBKarima Bennoune, Professor of International Law at UC Davis and author of “Your Fatwa Does Not Apply Here,” gives the keynote talk for the “Defying Extremism” conference focusing on how moderate Muslims, women and their allies can stand up to violent extremism. Bennoune is presented as part of the Joan B. Kroc Distinguished Lecture Series at the Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego. Series: "Peace exChange -- Kroc School of Peace Studies, University of San Diego" [...
Hitler’s Furies: Ordinary Women? Featuring Wendy Lower - Holocaust Living History -- The Library Channel
December 08, 2014 21:00 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBAward-winning historian Wendy Lower discusses the lives and experience of German women in the Nazi killing fields. Her study chillingly debunks the age-old myth of the German woman as mother and breeder, removed from the big world of politics and war. The women Lower labels “furies” humiliated their victims, plundered their goods, and often killed them, and like many of their male counterparts, they got away with murder. Lower is the John K. Roth professor of history at Claremont McKenna Coll...