Carol and Joel Greenberg oral history interview, July 15, 2017
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Morna Gerrard. In this interview, Carol and Joel Greenberg discuss their histories with activism. Carol describes the development of her feminist consciousness in the 1970s, when she held a job where it became apparent to her that women were not treated as equals in the workplace. Carol and Joel talk about the 2016 presidential election and describe how it motivated them to attend the Women's March on Washington on January 21, 2017. They discuss their dismay at the activities of the Trump administration since the election, and they describe their experiences at the Women's March. The discuss the role of the media in politics and offer advice to people who are considering attending a large march like the Women's March.
Dates
- Creation: July 15, 2017
Restrictions on Access
Oral history available for research.
Biographical Note
Carol Greenberg was born in 1956 in Queens, N.Y. Throughout her childhood, her family moved back and forth between Miami and the Northeast. She began dating Joel Greenberg as a high school student, and they married in 1980. Carol and Joel have two children. Carol has worked in various capacities in the arts, education, and nonprofit fields.
Joel Greenberg was born in 1955 in Miami Beach, Fla. He began dating Carol Greenberg as a high school student, and they married in 1980. Joel and Carol have two children. Joel works as a neurologist.
Extent
1 Item(s) (audio/video (1:45:51 duration))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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