• Entry type: Person
  • Entry ID: AWE4430

Spender, Dale

  • Dr
(1943 – 2023)
  • Born 22 September 1943, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
  • Died 21 November 2023, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  • Occupation Writer

Summary

Dale Spender distinguished herself as a writer on feminist and women’s issues. Whilst living in England from 1974 to 1986 she was active in feminist groups there, serving on the executive of the Fawcett Society from 1983 to 1987. On her return to Australia she was appointed an honorary fellow at the University of Queensland.

Archival resources

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

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