Chapter
The Life of Activist and Writer Dorothy Parker
26:15 - 29:31 (03:16)
A discussion of the life and activism of Dorothy Parker, including her work in poor houses and her non-traditional appearance in the early 1900s.
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The 1890s were a time when life was difficult for many people.
26:15 - 28:15 (01:59)
1890s culture
Summary
The 1890s were a time when life was difficult for many people. A young woman tried to become a lawyer, but her father refused to let her practice because it wasn't common for women to work in that profession at the time.
ChapterThe Life of Activist and Writer Dorothy Parker
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PodcastBehind the Bastards
The hosts discuss the life of a lesbian lawyer who was also a mass murderer and entrepreneur in the early 1900s, highlighting her empowerment as a powerful woman during a time where it did not frequently happen.
28:15 - 29:31 (01:16)
Queer culture
Summary
The hosts discuss the life of a lesbian lawyer who was also a mass murderer and entrepreneur in the early 1900s, highlighting her empowerment as a powerful woman during a time where it did not frequently happen.