They would meet biweekly at the homes of their members which created a sense of community and chosen family for the women who may otherwise not have that in their personal life. They mission and goals inspired collaborations with other community organizations that fought against homophobia and discrimination, a prime example the Southern California Women for Understanding. The social that SCWU hosted varied from educational workshops, skill building activities, and dances, to name a few.Īn important aspect of their meetings is consciousness-raising of political and social issues affecting lesbians, feminists, and nurses. They often joined local actions coordinated by gay organizations in Los Angeles and statewide. Other work of SCWU consisted of supporting local and statewide politicians and media outlets whose political alignments supported the lesbian and gay community. By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Notice and European users agree to the data transfer policy. Sign up for the newsletter Eater LA Sign up for our newsletter.
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