Daring to Be Bad: Radical Feminism in America, 1967-75 (American Culture Series)

Rating:
Summary: Not accurate account from someone who was there
Review: This book, the foundation of other writings about radical feminism of that time, is based upon the personal biases of a few elite women. Such book needs to be more respectful of women's history. It needs to be based upon solid research of radical feminist documents and a quantitative research survey of the hundreds of women who participated in radical feminist activities at that time.
Also, for the record, New York Radical Feminists ceased functioning in its intended role, consciousness-raising, in 1989, not 1975. That year we stopped sending out the manifesto and consciousness-raising group guidelines. Most of my friends have remained politically active feminists writers and organizers.
I spent at least two full evenings a week on radical feminist activities from mid-1970 to 1982. I also have almost every New York Radical Feminist document. I was not considered "daring to be bad" or an "outlaw woman" by my family or co-workers in my career jobs. They looked upon my activities as social justice work.