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Male Chauvinist Views The Equal Rights Amendment, Jeffrey Hollingsworth Apr 1973

Male Chauvinist Views The Equal Rights Amendment, Jeffrey Hollingsworth

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In the wake of Equal Rights Amendment battle in Maine, and after perusing the most recent copy of Ms. Magazine I could find, I figured I ought to get into more hot water by saying a few words about the feminist campaign in America.


Change Terminates Housemother Program, Rachel Dutch Apr 1973

Change Terminates Housemother Program, Rachel Dutch

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

With the changing picture of dormitory life, the image of housemothers has also changes. When former Dean of Men John Stewart hired housemothers 15 years ago, he told them they were to train the boys in the social graces--pulling out chairs and opening doors. Stewart felt women would improve the atmosphere in the dorms.


New Bangor Gay Group Helps Members Find Themselves, Bill Gordon Apr 1973

New Bangor Gay Group Helps Members Find Themselves, Bill Gordon

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Gay liberation has finally come out of the closet in Maine, and it looks like it is out and open to stay. A gay group began last semester at UMO as part of the Abenaki curriculum. Intended as an academic discussion of the social and psychological aspects of homosexuality, the small grou expanded and turned from a discussion to become an active gay social-support group.


Gay Lib. Spokeswoman (An Interview With Carol Savoie), The Maine Campus Apr 1973

Gay Lib. Spokeswoman (An Interview With Carol Savoie), The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

An interview with Carol Savoie who taught the first course dealing with gender studies at the University of Maine in the fall of 1972. The course was entitled, "Homosexuality--perspectives and prejudices" and addressed homosexuality not "as an illness, perversion or abnormality, but as an aspect of the life experience of a significant number of people."


Correspondence From A Umaine Alumnus, Name Redacted, Howard R. Neville Mar 1973

Correspondence From A Umaine Alumnus, Name Redacted, Howard R. Neville

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Handwritten, one-and-a half-page letter from a UMaine alumnus located in Michigan denouncing the University's position regarding the Wilde-Stein Club and "gay symposium." Transcription: March 24, 1973 Gentlemen, For many years I contributed to the Alumni Fund but I find it impossible to do anymore. Although I have not lived in the state since graduation, I have been kept informed. What I have heard, I do not agree with. The policy changes at the U of M, during recent years, are not ones that I in any way can support. The Homosexual Convention was the last straw. You can cross me …


Women's Symposium Opens With Mild Lecture, The Maine Campus Feb 1973

Women's Symposium Opens With Mild Lecture, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

"I don't know where ladies come from; I do know they've been a problem."


Was Dracula A Gay Ghoul?, The Maine Campus Oct 1972

Was Dracula A Gay Ghoul?, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Count Dracula and his gory acts of sadism are the topics of the Halloween, (Oct. 31) Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS). At 8 p.m., a free lecture and film will delve into the mystery and fact of the Transylvanian terrorist.


Social Pressures Ease As Coeducational Living Finds Home, Jan Messier, Tom Bassols May 1972

Social Pressures Ease As Coeducational Living Finds Home, Jan Messier, Tom Bassols

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

"To stay in or get in the coed dorm, I would go through hell or pay an extra $100 per semester." This remark was made by a 21-year-old student who moved to York Hall last fall especially to meet women. Most residents in the seven coed dorms on campus feel that living in a coed hall is socially beneficial, enjoyable and educational.