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Germany now has a major feminist magazine: EM M A. The publication, produced exclusively by women journalists, was launched in January 1977. Alice Schwarzer, author of feminist books and E M M A ’s editor and publisher, says that the magazine was born out of the need for printing news and features about ’’what really concerns women." She and her staff of three writers have written about such topics as battered women, housework and the position of women under German law. So far, EM M A, has scored a smash hit. The magazine quickly sold its initial 200,000 copies, acquired 5,000 sub scribers in the first four months and had to increase the printing to 265,000 issues. Despite a small budget, few advertisements and an unglossy appearance, the publication is growing. Predictably, the response from the male-dominated media is less than friendly. Schwarzer, one major magazine suggested, can print her attacks on traditional female roles only because "there was once a woman who prepared the soup for Gutenberg.” On November 18-21, 1977, hundreds of delegates from all the states and territories of the U. S. will gather together for the IWY Women’s Conference. The goal of the conference is to formulate a national plan of action to guarantee women’s full participation in American society. The process that brings the delegates to Houston began on February 26, 1976, with the kick-off meeting in Vermont. A capsulized look at the state meetings which is representative of the way things have been, both positive and negative: Vermont (Feb. 26): Kick-off state meeting which attracted large numbers of women who have never before taken part in a women’s meeting. Turn-out all the more spectacular because of heavy snowfall in the area. Passed resolutions in support of ERA, affirmative action, scholarships for older women students. Georgia (May 6-7): Much discussion about ERA. Delegation to Houston praised as being well-balanced in state wide representation. Sixty-four workshops produced 50 recommendations to be taken to Houston. Idaho (May 21-22): Voters passed key recommendation urging creation of a national commision to develop and promote support for uniform set of laws designed to protect legal and economic rights of homemakers, to be used as guide by states. Homemaker rights strongly endorsed by actress Valerie Harper (’’Rhode”) in keynote address. Colorado (June 2-5): Recommendation introduced in Colorado Plan of Action developed during 2-year period by 7 task forces. Congresswoman Patricia Schroeder, noting success of meeting, recalled some Congressmen opposed IWY meetings on grounds women could not organize such a project. Missouri (June 2-5): Coalition of anti-ERA groups success fully campaigned for election of 30 delegates. All IWY recommendations adopted. ERA received overwhelming endorsement. Highlighted by performance of all-woman symphony conducted by Maria Tunicka. N ew M exico (June 2-5): Parliamentarian so impressed with meeting she turned back her fee to committee and is condutcting classes on parliamentary procedure for Houston- bound delegates. South Carolina (June 10-12): Talking histories of participants taken by roving tape recorders. Women who had been the first to trailblaze in accomplishments or women’s rights wore badges saying, "I broke a barrier. Talk with me.” Anti-ERA groups active. All national reccommendations. adopted. Support voted for ERA. Virginia (June 10-12): Voted to boycott Virginia products until ERA is ratified. Balanced geographic representation in delegation, along with diversity of racial and religious groups. Entertainment highlight was "Athena, from the Forehead of Zeus,” comic opera about pregnant male god. Wyoming (June 10-12): IWY recommendations adopted separately; about 55 recommendations in Wyoming Women’s Agenda also passed. Plenary sessions chaired by two women legislators. Maggie Kuhn, founder of the Gray Panthers and known as the "Wrinkled Radical,” captivated audience in keynote address. New Jersey (June 16-18): Passed resolution on ERA and battered women. Workshops on ERA and human reproduction very heated; ERA workshops had to be adjourned. Creative Children workshop generated much interest. Pennsylvania (June 22-26): Recommendations dealt with State Plan of Action, which incorporated national recommenda tions. Featured were art exhibits by women painters, Ukrainian music and dance. Security guards were provided by the Pitts burgh Women’s Collective and were identified by hard hats. Utah (June 22-26): Turn-out 13,860. Mormon attendancy was large. All national recommendations were defeated. A resolution urging repeal of women’s suffrage was over whelmingly defeated. N ew York (July 8-10): Coalition slate of 88 delegates was elected. All IWY recommendations were passed in addition to resolutions from workshops. Over 8,000 women were present, many who had never attended women’s meeting before. A superb gala featured appearances by numerous celebrities. H aw aii (July 8-10): Large Mormon attendance. Coalition of traditionalist, anti-ERA and Mormons contolled voting under leadership of a group of men. Delegation represented anti-ERA sentiment. IWY Core Agenda was not considerd, although one excellent resolution from the education workshop passed. The national news media has focused minimal attention on the state meetings. Of course, what little time on broadcasts and ink in newspapers were devoted to the meetings, tended to describe in-fighting, disagreements and disruptions. We can hope for but not expect, better coverage of the national Women’s Conference. Throughout the country events are being planned to coincide with the deliberations in Houston. Whatever else come as a result of the IWY process, women have gained visibility as never before. Women who have never been involved in the women’s movement have been participating at the local, state and national level. Sure, different *romen have different points of view, priorities and needs; as a result, conflicts arise. Yet, for once, women have had the opportunity to voice their concerns, to meet with each other and to exchange infromation. And, as a philosopher once asked: "Now she’s been to Paris, how are you going to keep her bare-foot on the farm?” НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ, ЛИСТОПАД 1977 23
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