The artistic rendering of women's bodies signifies the diversity of the National Women's Conference. Created by Houston-based artist Dottie Erwin, the poster became an iconic symbol of the NWC. However, while art and expression were essential elements to disseminating the political messages of the conference, it was unable to bridge the gap between white feminists and women of color. During the four days of the conference, opposing viewpoints were negotiated between the white majority and minority women; poverty, sexual harassment, employment disparities, racism, and institutional access were also addressed. Ultimately, the various caucuses presented proposals to remedy these social inequities and found success at the close of the conference. | Creator: Dottie Erwin | Date: November 1977 | Source: Smithsonian, National Museum of American History https://americanhistory.si.edu/creating-icons/national-women’s-conference-1977Download Original File
