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Jane Kramer Chronicles Second-Wave Feminism in Manhattan

1/25/2026

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Jane Kramer, a journalist, returned to Manhattan in late 1969 and witnessed second-wave feminism.
Kramer embedded with the Stanton-Anthony Brigade and documented their consciousness-raising in 'Founding Cadre,' published a year after Vivian Gornick's manifesto.
The piece offers a detailed, observational account of the group's dynamics without revealing their identities.
In a follow-up essay, Kramer reflected on her initial biases and defended her approach.

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Story summary

Jane Kramer, a journalist, returned to Manhattan in late 1969 and witnessed second-wave feminism.
Kramer embedded with the Stanton-Anthony Brigade and documented their consciousness-raising in 'Founding Cadre,' published a year after Vivian Gornick's manifesto.
The piece offers a detailed, observational account of the group's dynamics without revealing their identities.
In a follow-up essay, Kramer reflected on her initial biases and defended her approach.