• Entry type: Person
  • Entry ID: AWE4430

Spender, Dale

(1943 – )
  • Nationality Australian
  • Born 1 January, 1943, Newcastle New South Wales Australia
  • Occupation Writer

Summary

Dale Spender has distinguished herself as a writer on feminist and women’s issues. Whilst living in England from 1974-86 she was active in feminist groups there, serving on the executive of the Fawcett Society from 1983-87. On her return to Australia she was appointed an honorary fellow at the University of Queensland.

Published resources

  • Resource
  • Edited Book
    • Australian Feminism: A Companion, Caine, Barbara, Gatens, Moira et al., 1998
  • Book
    • Man made language, Spender, Dale, 1985
    • The language of sexism, Spender, Dale, 1975
  • Site Exhibition

Archival resources

  • State Library of New South Wales
    • Dale Spender - papers, 1972-1995