| Description | Tracks 1 - 15:
This recording is the first part of what appears to be a planning meeting of Banner Theatre's Women's Project. Bob Etheridge, Charles Parker, Chris (Rogers ?), Dave Rogers and unidentified women discuss a range of issues and how these could be incorporated into a performance.
Track 1 opens with a man describing his parents' marriage and the experiences of his mother within that. The nature of the 'typical Midland Man' as a male chauvinist is considered in Tracks 1 -2 and is contrasted with what is described as the more matriarchal nature of mining communities A brief discussion of D.H. Lawrence's depiction of such communities occurs. Track 2 also considers the nature of 'Brummies'. 'Black Country' morality and self reliance is discussed in Track 3 and the nature of the matriarchal extended family is noted in Track 4. Track 5 identifies a lack of community in modern estates and within modern society and also describes efforts to re-foster such community spirit.
The impact on home life for women who are also in full-time employment is considered on Track 6 and Tracks 6 - 7 focus on the effects of 'twilight shifts' on mothers of young families. The BSR radio factory is identified as one of a number of factories using such working practices. Track 7 -8 include criticism of the attitudes of male dominated trades unions to the needs of women workers.
Tracks 9 - 15 record discussions concerning how the Women's Project can reflect issues facing women and how these can be communicated in a manner that makes men and women appreciate the nature and scale of problems facing women and the significance of resolving these for the success of socialism.
Total: 40:47 minutes
Dubber's reference number: PLA1of3 KF534B0213580 |