In mid-twentieth-century America\, women f aced a paradox. Thanks to their efforts\, World War II production had been robust\, and in the peace that followed\, more women worked outside the h ome than ever before\, even dominating some professions. Yet the culture\, from politicians to corporations to television shows\, portrayed the idea l woman as a housewife. Many women happily assumed that role\, but a small segment bucked the tide -- women who wanted to use their talents differen tly\, in jobs that had always been reserved for men. Author Kathleen Stone will introduce viewers to seven of these unconventional women. In insight ful\, personalized portraits that span a half-century\, Kathleen weaves st ories of female ambition\, uncovering the families\, teachers\, mentors\, and historical events that led to unexpected paths. What inspired these wo men\, and what can they teach women and girls today?
\nKathleen Ston e knows something about female ambition. As a lawyer\, she was a law clerk to a federal judge\, a litigation partner in a law firm\, and senior coun sel at a financial institution. She also taught seminars on American law i n six foreign countries\, including as a Fulbright Senior Specialist. Ston e's work has been published in Ploughshares\, Arts Fuse\, Los Angeles Revi ew of Books\, Timberline Review\, and The Writer&rsquo\;s Chronicle. She h olds graduate degrees from Boston University School of Law and the Benning ton Writing Seminars.
\nThis program is a partnership with Tewksbury Public Library and other local libraries. \;
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