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: 1,750

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 …

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