Rebecca Chalker facts for kids
Rebecca Chalker (born in 1943) is an American writer and activist. She is known for her work supporting women's rights and for writing books about women's health.
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Early Life and Education
Rebecca Chalker went to Florida State University in Tallahassee. She earned her first degree, a Bachelor of Arts, in 1966. Later, in 1975, she completed a Master of Arts degree from the same university.
Between her studies, from 1966 to 1967, Chalker joined the Peace Corps. This program sends American volunteers to other countries to help. She worked as a teacher in Iran at the Tehran School of Social Work.
Activism and Protests
During the late 1970s, Chalker became a strong critic of the United States government's policies toward Iran. In 1979, she and other activists were arrested for hanging a large banner on the Washington Monument. The banner expressed their disagreement with U.S. actions in Iran.
She also traveled to Tehran, the capital of Iran, as part of a group that supported the Iranian Revolution. This was a time of major political change in Iran. After she returned to the U.S., she continued her activism. She and another activist protested at the Women's National Powerlifting Championships to bring attention to their cause.
Career as a Writer and Teacher
Chalker has written several important books focused on women's health. Her books aim to give women information to help them make their own choices about their health and bodies. One of her books, Overcoming Bladder Disorders, helps people understand and deal with certain health issues. Another book, A Women's Book of Choices, discusses different health options available to women.
A writer for The New York Times reviewed one of her books in 1993. The review said that Chalker and her co-author, Carol Downer, were helping women take control of their own health decisions, which had often been left to doctors and politicians.
Today, Rebecca Chalker is a professor at Pace University in New York City. She continues to give talks and lectures about women's health topics.
Published Works
- The Complete Cervical Cap Guide
- Overcoming Bladder Disorders
- A Woman's Book of Choices
- The ... Truth (2nd edition published 2018)
