Key Feminists of the 1960s and 1970s

Bella Abzug profile: lawyer, feminist, activist, U.S. Congressman, and news commentator.

Kathryn Clarenbach was the first Chairwoman of NOW. The women's rights movement benefited from decades of hard work by Kathryn Clarenbach.

Caroline Davis was an activist for many years. As a union leader and original NOW officer, Caroline Davis fought for women's equality.

Karen DeCrow, president of NOW from 1974-1977, worked for civil liberties, equality and feminism.

Profile of feminist Shulamith Firestone. Read about Shulamith Firestone's involvement in radical feminism and her published works of feminist theory, including The Dialectic of Sex.

Richard Graham was the first NOW Vice-Preisdent. Read about Richard Graham, the man who was a feminist, public servant and equal rights leader.

Profile of Carol Hanisch and her work as a feminist. Learn about Carol Hanisch's analysis of the the women's liberation movement. Refer to this Carol Hanisch profile for information about the activism, ideas, work, and publications of Carol Hanisch.

Aileen Hernandez has spent decades working for women's rights and civil rights. Read about Aileen Hernandez' dedicated activism.

Anna Arnold Hedgeman was an important activist for civil rights, education, feminism and other important causes. Read about Anna Arnold Hedgeman, who was there for pivotal moments of 1960s U.S. history, including the founding of NOW and the March on Washington.

Read the biography of Patricia Ireland to learn about the background and experience of the former president of NOW. Learn about Patricia Ireland's experience as attorney, activist, and leader of NOW in Florida and Washington D.C. Discover important women's issues and feminist work of Patricia Ireland in this profile.

Quotes by Jill Johnston - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.

Jane O'Reilly was an early contributor to Ms. Read about the feminist writings of Jane O'Reilly.

Profile of Marge Piercy, feminist novelist and poet. Read about Marge Piercy's background and the themes in her writing.

Quotes by Marge Piercy - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.

Profile of Alix Kates Shulman, who shattered taboos with her writings. Learn about the activism of feminist author Alix Kates Shulman.

Biography of Adrienne Rich, internationally recognized, award-winning poet and feminist activist.