Karin Wille: My Roots in Feminism

Author and long-time feminist lawyer Karin Wille shares more than 100 years of women's rights, from the personal perspective of generations of women in her family.

By: Karin Wille

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 1,714

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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I grew up on a three-generation dairy farm in southern Minnesota and graduated from law school in 1974, when very few lawyers were women or people of color. As our country approaches its 250th birthday, I find myself thinking more about the history of women’s rights in this country, and its impact on my female ancestors as well as myself.

The laws in the United States were initially based on English common law. Under an …

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