Family
FamilyThis section of the on-line archive contains articles and documents related to lesbian motherhood, childcare issues/programs, communal living and more.

 
Mom on a Hook
from Womankind (1973). Society places unfair burdens on mothers and then blames them when their children don't "measure up".
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So Who Needs Daycare?
by Mary M. from Womankind (1973).The struggle to establish decent affordable childcare is outlined in this article by a feminist mother.
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Lesbian Mothers and Their Children
from Womankind (1972). All parents face challenges in raising children, but lesbian parents have their own special complications to contend with.
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CWLU Legal Clinic
(1972). The CWLU established a Legal Clinic to help women face the sexist complexities of our justice system.
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Family Relations Court
by Alice (1972). A description of Chicago's Family Relations Court and how women fare in its proceedings from Womankind.
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Action Committee on Decent Childcare
author(s) unknown(1972). A description of the CWLU's childcare group and its battles with the Chicago city administration.
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Using Your Maiden Name
by Diane and Linda from Womankind (1971). Explains the everyday legal and financial hassles faced by women who chose to use their own names.
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And Jill Came Tumbling After
from Womankind (1971). Raising children in a sexist society is a challenge as this first person account reveals.
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