The 1970s Reform of Women’s Role in Diplomacy
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on July 5, 2023
A participant recounts the beginnings of women’s quest for career equity five decades ago.
BY MARGUERITE COOPER
It is helpful in moving forward to look back to see where we have come from as we seek a diplomatic service reflective of the American population and values. This article will briefly summarize what near ground zero looked like 50 years ago for women and their struggle to end the discriminatory policies and practices that had restricted their status and roles in the foreign affairs agencies. It is based on my own experience as . . .
