The Chicago Women’s Liberation Union, arguably the most significant of the socialist feminist women’s unions established during the “second wave” feminist movement, was formed in 1969 and played a leading role in the women’s liberation movement in Chicago during the 1970s. CWLU recognized that the liberation of women was not possible unless it also fought against racism and capitalism, and for gay and lesbian liberation.
Teaching Modules
These modules are designed for use by women’s studies programs, specifically in courses related to women’s history, politics and culture. Readings listed in the modules are available on this website.
Lesbianism and Socialist Feminism in the CWLU This module highlights the way in which the CWLU worked with and embraced lesbianism. It is designed for use in women’s and gender studies, LBGT history, and women’s history courses.
CWLU Theory and Strategy This module highlights the CWLU’s intersectional theory and describes the use of a strategic chart to guide the development of CWLU program. It also highlights two other key strategic pieces: Lesbianism and Socialist Feminism, and Leading the CWLU into Outreach. It is designed for use in women’s and gender studies and women’s history courses.
Sharing the Radical Vision How did the CWLU communicate its radically new ideas? This module describes the CWLU’s Liberation School for Women, its outreach newspaper WOMANKIND, and its Speaker’s Bureau, essential communications tools prior to the existence of e-mail, web sites, and social media. It is designed for use in women’s and gender studies and women’s history courses
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