Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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There is really no reason for a woman to want any career more than that of a wife and mother. After all, if women were meant to be scientists and lawyers, there would have been openings for them long ago. Having women take care of the home while their husbands go to work to support the household is an accepted fact. Why change it? Women have that instinct to know what's right for around the house; what furniture matches what, the type of foods that should be served together. That sort of thing has been passed down from mother to daughter, sort of a trade secret, just between the girls. Except for the survival basics, a man just doesn’t do that sort of thing. He'd feel a little silly, frankly, trying to plan a menu. MALE CHAUVINISM For a few. the thrill of running for BMOC is still there. And. another thing. What's wrong with a guy wanting to hold the door open for a woman? Or lighting her cigarette, walking on the outside of the pavement? Some people really complain that they are antiquated ideas, that a woman can handle everything herself. But, there are still men who feel that these are the signs of respect for a woman, not telling her that she's capable or competent. Does a woman really want to hear that? Wouldn’t she rather hear that he is there and he’s going to protect her and make sure nothing happens to her. Surely, there are some women left who still feel they can get their greatest satisfaction in life from taking care of their man, making sure his life is comfortable. And, frankly, are they really that bad off because they feel that way?

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Dr. Gerhardt Who? is the normal reaction of the average Temple student at the mention of his name. For, despite his title, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Spiegler is one of the less recognizable names in the University hierarchy. This could be because Spiegler is essentially a behind-the-scenes person, affecting so much of what happens to a student without directly affecting the all-important transcript. He is, most importantly, a man who believes in the potential of the University and the students in it. Dr. Gerhardt Spiegler Dr. Norma Furst Dr. Norma Furst, formerly coordinator of Student Affairs, was named this spring to the post of Dean of Students. She brought with her a reputation for understanding the problems and hassles that the college student encounters. “I see my role as that of a person here to aid the students. I act as a buffer between the administration and the students, working with the faculty, helping them to understand the students. I want to see the students fulfill themselves.”

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Woman was not created from man’s head, so that she could be above him. Nor was she created from his feet, so that he could tread on her. No, she was created from his rib, so that she could stand beside him as his equal. That statement may rankle a few people but, it is the essence of what women have begun to realize in the past few years. A woman's ability to count can be used for more than checking the number of ounces of baby formula, or checking the price tag of the little dress that “everyone is wearing.” Clothes and children are fine, but, now, the woman who really cares little for either can go along, presumably without having to be browbeaten for her ideas. Nor does a woman have to think of herself as a second class citizen. Woman does not have to apologize to anyone for thinking or WOMEN’S LIBERATION acting as if she is an intelligent human being. She can be a lawyer, radio technician or newswriter and she will be accepted — perhaps not immediately or totally but, at least she will not be stared at as if she were some sort of sideshow freak. Women's liberation does not mean that a woman can do without men or that she cares to. It just means that she can peacefully coexist with them; able, if wanted or necessary, to handle the bills and money matters of a household, as well as the physical duties that are necessary to keep the house itself together. A woman has a certain inner strength. It is this strength that will make a woman fight for the things she wants, whether it be a home and family or the freedom she has just acquired. Feminist Betty Friedan gives the finer points of the movement in a speech at Temple.