Women's Consciousness Raising Hour - Child Custody I

Custody of children

Child psychology

Divorce

Motherhood

Lesbian mothers

Feminism and law

Childhood

Children

Law

Mothers

This episode of the Women’s Consciousness Raising Hour features a panel discussion from the Bicentennial Women's Center in Philadelphia on the topic of child custody. Cynthia Little acts as the moderator. Mike Simeone opens with a historical overview of childhood and family formation, tracing evolving social attitudes toward children and the emergence of custody as a modern legal concern. Dr. Stuart Kaplan follows with a psychological analysis of post-divorce family dynamics, emphasizing the emotional toll on children and the importance of maintaining relationships with both parents. Jennifer Baker Fleming discusses the experiences of women navigating custody and divorce, exposing systemic gender biases, economic inequities, and the emotional dimensions of motherhood within patriarchal legal systems. Rosalie Davies concludes with a discussion of custody discrimination against lesbian mothers, describing early legal challenges, case precedents, and strategies for advocacy within the emerging gay rights movement.

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The Women's Conciousness Raising Hour

Mike Simeone

Stuart Kaplan

Jennifer Baker Fleming

Rosalie Davies

Cynthia Little

Audio cassette

0:58:43

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