Edge of the Map: An Experiment in Science and in Theater
It seemed extravagant to fly to Boston from Los Angeles just to see a play, but in the end I couldn’t resist. Early in February of 2013 I had received […]
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From the June Mazer Lesbian Archives: Diane F. Germaine Papers
By collecting and preserving the documentation and materials that are central to women’s lives, the June Mazer Lesbian Archives preserves details of American culture that have long been invisible in […]
In the Company of Women: Lifting the Curtain on a Closed Society in Wadjda
A defiant pair of Converse sneakers with bright, purple shoelaces peeking out from beneath long, black abaya robes provide the audience with its first glimpse of the rebellious heroine at […]
Dorothy Arzner, Female Pioneer in Hollywood
Even though Women’s History Month is past for this year, we believe women’s accomplishments should be celebrated year-round. In that spirit, we present a short biography of Dorothy Arzner, the […]
Leaning by Doing: Critical Media Literacy and the Politics of Gender
In CSW Research Scholar Rhonda Hammer’s course, “Critical Media Literacy and the Politics of Gender,” undergraduate students make video essays, documentaries, and other multimedia texts that grapple with the ways […]
From the June Mazer Lesbian Archives: WAVAW
Women Against Violence Against Women (WAVAW), a feminist activist organization, was founded in 1976 in Los Angeles by anti-pornography activist Marcia Womongold. The Los Angeles chapter of WAVAW was formed […]
Interview with Ann Giagni of the June Mazer Lesbian Archives
Ann Giagni demonstrated many talents and had various careers before becoming president of the board of the June L. Mazer Lesbian Archives in 1996: she trained as a ballerina throughout […]
Cultural Politics of Seeds — Videos Now Online
On May 17, 2013, CSW hosted “Cultural Politics of Seeds,” a symposium organized by Allison Carruth, Assistant Professor in the Department of English at UCLA, and Rachel Lee, CSW Interim Director and Associate Professor in […]
L.A. Food Culture and California Farm Work, 1950-1980
CSW’s recent Cultural Politics of Seeds symposium, coorganized by Professor Allison Carruth, featured a UCLA Library Special Collections Exhibit in addition to the presentation panels. Titled “L.A. Food Culture and California […]
From the June Mazer Lesbian Archives: Broomstick Magazine
Broomstick was an independent, self-published radical feminist magazine dedicated to supporting and promoting women and lesbian activism and art for an audience of women over forty. Founded by Maxine Spencer […]
