Girl Power in the 1970s

Welcome to a new season of Swerve South! Join Jaime and Theresa on a nostalgia trip to the world of 1970s pop culture as they discuss the female-centered television shows that helped shape their nascent ideas of feminism. From Charlie's Angels to The Bionic Woman, this upbeat conversation explores how ’70s “girl power” television offered young women a sense of power and possibility, even as it was laden with contradictions. Whether you grew up with these shows or are just being introduced to them now, this episode provides a fascinating look into how ’70s pop culture both absorbed and resisted the influences of the women's liberation movement.