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This is the second episode "Dropping Out" in a four part series of lectures by Dr. Carl Faber entitled "Woman as slave." This episode is in two parts. Part one is the lecture portion of the episode, recorded in January 1977. Faber argues that women who have played traditional roles, when they try to change their relationship to male chauvinist society, get some self-respect and enthusiasm at first, but draw rage from men and women. They lose their maternal authority, experience long-term body pain, and incredible loneliness. They are unacknowledged, ignored, treated with contempt, and it may not be worth it for them.

In part two, Dr. Faber is interviewed after the second lecture about places that women stop at, types of criticism of women who are liberating themselves, and sexual fragmentation versus sexual repression versus sexual health. Following that there is a discussion on the value of group validation and a debate on elitism and its relation to sexism. Interviewers are Helene Rosenbluth and Roy Tuckman. Produced by Roy Tuckman. The interview introduces the third lecture so announcer should outro with date and time of broadcast for third lecture in series.
Produced by Roy Tuckman.

Women Against War event at NYU, June 1980. From the book "Peace as a women's issue: a history of the U.S. movement for world peace and women's rights" by Harriet Hyman Alonso: "On June 10, 1980, soon after the House Armed Services Military Personnel Committee rejected (President) Carter’s proposal to register women, "Women, USA" met at New York University for a “Women Against War Forum.” The meeting focused on such questions as “Should Women Be Drafted?” and “Can Feminism and Militarism Live Together?” (Syracuse University Press, 1993, p. 238).

Tape One: Speakers are Bella Abzug, Bonnie Graves (who reads a message from Barbara Timm, mother of an American hostage in Iran), and Blanche Wiessen Cook (introduced by Abzug), professor of Social Sciences at John Jay College, and author of "Crystal Eastman on Women and Revolution". Previously cataloged as IZ1398 (58 mins). Tape Two: Speakers are Barbara Williams, attorney and executive director of the Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, D.C., Gloria Steinem, editor of Ms. Magazine, feminist writer and activist, and a statement from Sister Theresa Kane is read by Dr. Frances Mahoney. Speakers are introduced by Bella Abzug. Previously cataloged as IZ1439B (54 mins). Tape Three: Questions and comments from the audience. Bella Abzug thanks WBAI for broadcasting the event. Previously cataloged as IZ1439A (35 mins).

The High Heeled Women Show starring Mary Fulham, Cassandra Danz, and Tracy Berg. Mick played by George Manoff. Join them as they have "Breakfast at Blimpies." Part one: High Heeled Women meet Leona Helmsley in the ladies room of Helmsley Palace. Part two: High Heeled Women do generic news. Spine label: High Heeled Women Show #1. Producer Joyce West with technical assistance from Spider.

Frances FitzGerald (b. 1940), acclaimed American journalist and author of Fire in the Lake (1972), is the guest on the International Report. She and host Barry Rubin discuss the Vietnam conflict and international politics.