Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections

CR Hour - Child Custody II

Item

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Title

CR Hour - Child Custody II

Subject

Custody Of Children, Feminism, Lesbian Mothers, Motherhood

Description

This episode of The Women’s Consciousness Raising Hour, hosted by Diane Trombley, features an in-depth discussion on the struggles faced by women, particularly divorced and lesbian mothers, within the American custody and legal systems. Guests Jennifer Fleming of Women in Transition and Mickey Weinstein of Custody Action for Lesbian Mothers (CALM) explore the emotional, financial, and institutional challenges encountered by women navigating separation, abuse, and child custody disputes. The program exposes systemic sexism and judicial bias, shares strategies for legal self-advocacy, and promotes alternatives such as shared custody and community support networks.

Publisher

WBAI Radio

Host

Diane Trombley

Citation

“CR Hour - Child Custody II,” Lesbian Herstory Archives AudioVisual Collections, accessed November 28, 2025, https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/items/show/1487.