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Scholors, Witches, and Other Freedom Fighters
Written by Gloria Steinem
Narrated by Gloria Steinem
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This talk by Gloria Steinem — timely, timeless, and recommended for all genders — is a never before released recording that took place in 1993 in Salem, Massachusetts, in concurrence with the 300th anniversary of The Salem Witch Trials. In this incredibly enlightening and motivational audio program, Steinem puts into social and historical context the role of society in the treatment and mistreatment of women.
Excerpt from recording: “As you can tell from the title I had given to my speech, “Scholars, Witches and Other Freedom Fighters,” … I couldn’t resist reflecting on the reasons that both are freedom fighters, even though scholars are serene, non-activist, honorable, and respectable and witches are emotional, activist and all-together dishonorable. In other words, the first are masculine in their imagery and the second are feminine in their imagery. But both have a role to play as revolutionaries and freedom fighters for us all.”
Excerpt from recording: “As you can tell from the title I had given to my speech, “Scholars, Witches and Other Freedom Fighters,” … I couldn’t resist reflecting on the reasons that both are freedom fighters, even though scholars are serene, non-activist, honorable, and respectable and witches are emotional, activist and all-together dishonorable. In other words, the first are masculine in their imagery and the second are feminine in their imagery. But both have a role to play as revolutionaries and freedom fighters for us all.”
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Gloria Steinem
Gloria Steinem (b. 1934) is an American feminist, activist, writer, and editor who has shaped debates on gender, politics, and art since the 1960s. Steinem was born in Toledo, Ohio. Cofounder of Ms. Magazine and a founding contributor of New York magazine, Steinem has also published numerous bestselling nonfiction titles. Through activism, lectures, constant traveling as an organizer, and appearances in the media over time, Steinem has worked to address inequalities based on sex, race, sexuality, class, and hierarchy. She lives in New York City.
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Reviews for Scholors, Witches, and Other Freedom Fighters
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Steinem has an extraordinary talent of elevating her audience and making listeners feel special. Truly a charismatic speaker! She comes across as having a perfect mix of idealistic optimism and humility. I enjoyed her perspective of the importance of the Iroquois in the American Declaration of Independence, her choice of including poetry, and how she described “witches” as just pagan health-inclined community leaders in a pre-Catholic world.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I had yet to actually take in any of Ms Steinem's work beyond reputation. And I find I have been waiting too long. She is well researched, confident, inviting, and inspiring here.