GREENRUTH

Interview with Ruth Green, 1973

 

1973-01-16

 

Interviewer: Marriott, Lois

Green was an unsuccessful candidate for the 79th District of the California State Assembly, running as a Republican against incumbent Pete Chacon in November 1972. The 79th District at the time was heavily Democratic and had more blue-collar workers and minorities than any other district in San Diego County. At the time of this interview, Green was a social worker serving as the Assistant Director for San Diego Leased Housing. Her former employers were the Department of Public Welfare and the San Diego County Probation Department. Green received her bachelor's degree from Langston University and completed graduate work at the University of Chicago and San Diego State College. In this interview, Green discusses her campaign in depth, particularly its weaknesses. She also shares her thoughts about her opponent, Chacon, and why he didn't represent the district. Green further talks about her feelings about the women's liberation movement, stating that she believed women deserved equal opportunities for employment, but disagreed with the movement's tactics. She also mentions the difference in attitudes she observes between black women and white women.

Ruth Green; Lois Marriott; Interviews; Oral histories; Political candidates; Women in politics; Social workers; San Diego State College alumnae; San Diego State College alumni; Election campaigns; Equal opportunity; Women's liberation movement; Racial differences

 

California - San Diego

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English

 

Audiocassette

01:12:04

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Audio

MP3

88.71 MB