On Our Minds, December 1975

ON OUR MINDS A Women's Newsletter for Towson State College DISCUSSION: DIVORCE AND SEPARATION On Wednesday, December 5 at 3:00 p.m. there will be a film and discussion on divorce and separation at the Women's Center. The discussion and film are not only directed to those involved in a disintegrating marriage. The film deals with relationships in general and should prove to be interesting and thoughtprovoking. STUDY GROUP: PROFESSIONAL WOMEN "I am interested in starting a study group to consider the problems of professional women which may result from unconscious sex prejudices. In particular, we might consider the extent to which certain professional interactions are influenced (or not) by sexual stereotypes and examine how we can graciously and subtly educate our colleagues out of such attitudes where they exist. I cannot imagine this group meeting more than once a month. It may involve reading a few books and I would hope that a range of views on the effect of discrimination and prejudice are present." Linda Sweeting Chemistry Department W. C. BOARD LOOKS FOR DIRECTION The Women's Center Board is looking for students, faculty members, and staff people who are interested in the future of the Women's Center at Towson. The Board needs new members who have a vital desire to see the women's movement at Towson continue and flourish. New members are needed now through Spring. Interested persons are invited to attend a Board meeting and talk to the present members. For further information, call the center, ext. 2666. Baltimore, Maryland 21204 Volume 2, #2 December, 1975 EDITORIAL: CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN Crime Prevention Bulletin No. 2 was recently issued by TSC Campus Police. It alludes to "recent incidents" at Towson (we assume that these are assaults, rapes or attempted rapes), but the bulletin does not specify what the "recent incidents" were. In addition, most students never see these Crime Prevention Bulletins, though they are extremely important. On Our Minds cautions women to use a great deal of caution when travelling on the campus, especially in the dark. If you must walk alone, carry an umbrella or some other potential weapon. THREATS With ruptured threads of my sisters' lives I will sew tight the hole That for some is the whole of me. I will bleed each month as though wounded And all men will be kept out By scars that are open gashes inside. "Kali Ma" (T.S.C. Student) On Our Minds, a Women's Newsletter for Towson State College, is a project of the Women's Center Board and the Women's Studies Committee. It is published in cooperation with the News and Publications Services of Towson State College. Address any correspondence to Jo-Ann Fuchs, Philosophy Dept., 321-2754 or either Judy Schmidt or Karen Fansler at the Women's Center, 321- 2666. The news- letter welcomes new staff members at any time.