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The secret club for radical New York women

Sep 5, 2023
Guest
Joanna Scutts
Joanna Scutts, author of Hotbed: Bohemian New York and the Secret Club that Sparked Modern Feminism, discusses the secret club of radical New York women who met to discuss ideas, politics, art, and their own lives. They fought for social change, and the club provided a space for collaboration, friendship, and support among women.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Formation of a Bohemian Neighborhood and Its Influence on a Club
02:33 • 2min
3
The History and Influence of a Secret Club for New York Women
04:33 • 3min
4
Gathering Places for Radical New York Women in Greenwich Village
07:19 • 4min
5
The Radical Club's Perspective on Feminism and Social Issues
11:27 • 23min
6
The Power of Heterodoxy: Collaboration, Friendship, and Support for Women
34:00 • 7min