Items
1954
The Honor Men Poem
The Honor Men poem, including the line, "pursue no woman to her tears."
1954
You Name Them
A reporter's disparaging account of the acceptance of 6 daughters of professors into the University,…
1954
Wise Women
A short quote denouncing women's attempts at independence from men.
1954
Cavalier Daily Oct 5, 1954 - A Plea for Patience
An article about racial tension between whites and African Americans, advocating desegregation by…
1954
Cavalier Daily November 5, 1954 - Openings Weekend Issue
Newspaper from 1954 Openings weekend, containing evidence of rape culture: "Dates to Be Pushed,…
1954
Special Committee for Sex Offenses
The Student Council and President Darden rule that sexual assault cases will be decided by a…
Documented Examples of Homophobia at UVA: 1957 to 1990
A packet compiled by the Lesbian and Gay Student Union regarding examples of homophobia at UVA. The…
1974
Sexuality Committee Offers Peer Advising, Symposium
The Counselor's Committee on Human Sexuality attempts to compensate for prior inadequate sex…
1974
Title IX Aftermath
As a result of Title IX, colleges begin to fund women's athletic programs, including tennis,…
1974
Cavalier Daily: Safety Seminars Planned
The Student Council and University Police offer safety seminars for women that discuss legal action…
1974
NOW Chapter Forms to Aid Local Women
Fifty to sixty women found the Charlottesville chapter of the National Organization of Women, to…
1974
Cheerleaders Exclude Males
For the first time, the University cheerleading squad consists exclusively of women, on the basis…