Oppression of Homosexuals by Government, Businesses, Professions, and Society at Large

Producer

Gay Peoples Union (Milwaukee, Wis.)

Date

• ca. May 2, 1971

Publisher

WZMF (Radio station : Milwaukee, Wis.)

Summary

• Track 1 (1:12) "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" by 5th Dimension
• Track 2 (1:32) Definition of oppression; program will focus on oppression of homosexuals by federal, state and local governments; oppression in the business and professional worlds; and general social oppression
• Track 3 (3:01) "Underdog" by Sly and the Family Stone
• Track 4 (4:04) Oppression imposed by federal government; 1964 Walter Jenkins case and repercussions; oppression on state level; Wisconsin State Assembly Bill 600 introduced by Representative Lloyd Barbee to repeal outmoded laws concerning sexual acts; police harrassment on the local and municipal levels
• Track 5 (2:56) "Chicago" by Crosby, Stills and Nash
• Track 6 (2:58) Concern for job security; difficulties finding employment after the Korean War; oppression in mass media; homosexuals given poor credit ratings
• Track 7 (2:17) "Right Between the Eyes" by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
• Track 8 (4:51) Indicators of general social oppression: lack of access to public facilities; language oppression; stigma against expressing affection in public; gender stereotypes; problems with library collections and cataloging conventions; discrimination in institutions of higher learning
• Track 9 (2:18) "Everyday People" by Sly and the Family Stone
• Track 10 (1:32) Conclusion; what should be done to eliminate oppression
• Track 11 (4:29) "Carry On" by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young