2007 Ikeda Forum: Women and the Power of Friendship

The 2007 Ikeda Forum, called "Women and the Power of Friendship," explored the dynamics of friendship and social change as experienced by women, past and present. The morning speakers looked at 19th century America; examining how American women first emerged as a force for social change and how their friendships served to empower them, with special consideration to issues of race, class, and diversity. The afternoon featured contemporary women activists reflecting on the role of friendship in their efforts to promote social change. Photos by Marilyn Humphries.