10-26-2012, 03:20 PM
In 1964, Lesley Gore belted out “You Don’t Own Me” and a feminist song was born.
It’s still resonating in the 21st century as debate over women’s issues bubbles in the United States before Nov. 6.
On Monday, a video hit YouTube with Gore introducing her song saying, “I’m Lesley Gore and I approve this message.”
The video features many women, girls and a few indie stars of all ages lip-syncing the song, and, at times, holding signs about their reproductive freedom. “My body is not a battleground,” read one. Another said, “Get Your Rosaries Off My Ovaries.”
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-...-me-video/
It’s still resonating in the 21st century as debate over women’s issues bubbles in the United States before Nov. 6.
On Monday, a video hit YouTube with Gore introducing her song saying, “I’m Lesley Gore and I approve this message.”
The video features many women, girls and a few indie stars of all ages lip-syncing the song, and, at times, holding signs about their reproductive freedom. “My body is not a battleground,” read one. Another said, “Get Your Rosaries Off My Ovaries.”
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-...-me-video/