Category Archives: Chafe, William H.

From Protest to Power: the Recent History of Civil Rights in the United States Part 1

Posted on February 5, 1989 by Steve Weiss

William Chafe is the author of The Unfinished Journey: America Since World War II and Civilities and Civil Rights: Greensboro, North Carolina and the Black Struggle for Freedom (Oxford University Press). From 1969-1975, Howard Lee was the first black mayor … Continue reading →

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(1) American Dreams, American Ideals: Energy and Values; (2) The Equal Rights Amendment

Posted on March 21, 1982 by Steve Weiss

John Opie studies the landscape of American values to identify variants of the American dream, which range from having basic necessities to living in luxurious material comfort. He explores the relationship of the American dream to American democratic ideals and … Continue reading →

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Equal Rights Amendment and Society; Literacy in America; The American Theater

Posted on January 3, 1982 by Steve Weiss

William Chafe discusses the possible effects of the Equal Rights Amendment on American society and how it might affect the role of women in the home. He comments on gender roles as seen from different cultural perspectives and in different … Continue reading →

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