Genes and Gender Collective.

On January 29, 1977, 350 women from scientific institutions and neighborhood organizations met at the American Museum of Natural History in New York to discuss the increasingly prevalent theories of genetic determinism and sociobiology. (These theories argued that human traits and behavior were determined solely by our genes, making efforts to change behavior or moral nature pointless.) At this meeting, it was determined that further discussions on this topic would be welcome and the Genes and Gender Collective was established, with the goal of challenging the theory of genetic determinism and to provide alternate theories and explanations. Members included faculty, students, and researchers in fields ranging from literature and women's studies to biology and physiology. The Collective held conferences and also organized symposiums at the meetings of other organizations, such as the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Topics included pitfalls in researching sex and gender, children, health, changing technology in the workplace, attitudes towards peace and war, and racism. The conference proceedings were published, and the Collective disbanded after the publication of its seventh volume.

From the description of Records, 1974-1999 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122471673

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