The push for environmental/ecological equality came as a result of the feminist movement within the War Resisters League. Grace Paley led the charge of women becoming spokespersons, something that was only common among men at the time. This wave of feminism came about from the increasing awareness by women in the anti war movement as they were relegated to subordinate roles. More women took on leadership roles and also influenced organizing models, styles, and content. Women became leaders in the human rights, environmental, women’s and gay liberation movements, as illustrated in the 1980 Women’s Pentagon Action in Washington DC.
The purpose of the movement was to give awareness to and transform public dialogue. The women were fighting for
The purpose of the movement was to give awareness to and transform public dialogue. The women were fighting for