This program was originally produced in October 1971 for "Unlearning to not speak" by Lois Hansen of the KPFA Women. It begins with a short play by Myrna Lamb, "What have you done for me lately?" about a man's pregnancy, induced by a female doctor who had been forced to bear that man's child 19 years earlier because she couldn't get an abortion. The program continues with Hansen moderating a panel discussion with three Bay Area women, "Shirley," "Sheila" and "Judy," telling of their experiences of unwanted pregnancy.
The play, which can be heard in its entirety in BC0442, is not featured on this recording. This recording begins with a short description of the play followed by the roundtable discussion.
PRA metadata viewThis recording has been digitally preserved as part of Pacifica's American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982 grant preservation project, and is available for research and reference . Please contact the archives via telephone: 818-506-1077 or email: americanwomen at pacificaradioarchives dot org for information on how to obtain a copy of this program. Thank you.
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