March 11, 2021
Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal reposted from Against the Current From its beginnings in the 1800s, modern socialism has embraced equality and liberation for women. The socialist movement has made a major contribution to political, cultural, and intellectual changes challenging women’s second-class status. For many women, joining a socialist movement opened the road to developing their talents, achieving social influence, and contributing to social change.
At first, the socialist movement was almost entirely male. Beginning in the late 1800s, women socialists played an increasing role, including in leadership positions. Although few in number, their involvement ran far ahead of women’s participation in mainstream political life.
Mary Lois White Dudley, age 79 of Rising Star passed away, Sunday, February 07, 2021 in Abilene. A private family graveside service was held due to weather and the current Covid concerns for public safety, but a Celebration of life service will be announced at a later date for friends and family.
Mary was born October 23, 1941 to Oscar David and Cora May (Greenwood) White in Rising Star, Texas. She married Harold Dudley on October 29, 1960 at the First Baptist Church in Rising Star, Texas. Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rising Star. Mary Lois was a US rural mail carrier for 30 years on rural route 2 in Rising Star. Prior to being a postal lady, she and Harold farmed, custom harvested and owned/operated the Dudley’s Star Drive-in Restaurant in Rising Star for several years and worked side by side. Mary served many years until her death on the Long Branch Cemetery Trustees Board. Mary Lois attended Rising Star ISD until her graduation in 1960. She maintained life-l
Mary Lois White Dudley, age 79 of Rising Star passed away, Sunday, February 07, 2021 in Abilene.
A private family graveside service was held due to weather and the current Covid concerns for public safety, but a Celebration of life service will be announced at a later date for friends and family.
Mary was born October 23, 1941 to Oscar David and Cora May (Greenwood) White in Rising Star, Texas. She married Harold Dudley on October 29, 1960 at the First Baptist Church in Rising Star, Texas. Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rising Star. Mary Lois was a US rural mail carrier for 30 years on rural route 2 in Rising Star. Prior to being a postal lady, she and Harold farmed, custom harvested and owned/operated the Dudley’s Star Drive-in Restaurant in Rising Star for several years and worked side by side. Mary served many years until her death on the Long Branch Cemetery Trustees Board. Mary Lois attended Rising Star ISD until her graduation in 1960.