Plaskow, Judith (1947 March 14)

Documenting Lesbian Lives Oral History Project oral histories

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Identifier: SSC-MS-00661

Abstract Documenting Lesbian Lives is a collection of life histories with people who consider themselves to be (presently or at one time) lesbian, queer or bisexual. The project provides a complex and nuanced collective story of American lesbian history and experience. Narrators include grassroots activists and political organizers; educators and academics; musicians, writers, and artists; as well as community and religious leaders. They come from a variety of class, ethnic, racial, social, and...

Dates of Materials: 2010-2020

Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History

Judith Plaskow interviewed by Allison Pilatsky, 2010 March 22

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In this oral history Judith Plaskow talks about her childhood and foundation in religion and politics, and her educational life. She discusses both the religious and academic sides of her work and the ways in which feminist thought has been influential on her work and religious practice. Much of the interview discusses particular conferences and organizations and their impact on her work and relationships.

Dates of Materials: 2010 March 22

Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / Documenting Lesbian Lives Oral History Project oral histories / Documenting Lesbian Lives

Judith Plaskow papers

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Identifier: SSC-MS-00565

Abstract

Author, Professor, Religious Studies, Feminist. Plaskow is a Professor of Religious Studies at Manhattan College in New York. Her scholarly interests focus on contemporary religious thought with a specialization in Jewish feminist theology. In addition to co-founding the Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion, Plaskow has written and edited several significant books in the field.

Dates of Materials: 1949 - 2017

Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History