During the past thirty years, we have experienced what is probably the most significant social revolution ever in the history of mankind. The effects have had long reaching impact on our personal relationships, financial affairs, families, friends and work environments. Beginning with the women’s movement in the late 60’s and early 70’s, this social revolution was supported and propelled by federal legislation as the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. As a result, men and women in America and around the world have found themselves in a new culture where women have established careers and personal status beyond the home and family life. In addition, our culture has found itself in the middle of a transition, including the great divide fueling the “war or battle of the sexes.” Relationships between the sexes have been polarized with women coming into their own as individuals expanding beyond the traditional roles of their mothers. This handbook provides the insight for examining the underlying cultural biases that cause the individual to make important personal decisions automatically, without thinking, and providing knowledge for the individual to use for personal benefit in making important decisions. The historical, legal and personal aspects of this handbook can provide valuable insight for both men and women in handling important issues in their lives today.
Jon C. Hall graduated from Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, and Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis. He was admitted to the Indiana Bar, the Illinois Bar, and the Florida Bar.
He worked many years in the field of real estate law in Indiana, Illinois and Florida. Due to health reasons, he retired from the active practice of law in 2000. During his retirement years he taught law course to paralegals at Essex County Community college in New Jersey where he lived with his sister until his death in 2004. He maintained an active interest in nature and environmental issues, and archaeology. He is a former member of the South Florida Archaeological Association, the Florida Anthropological Society and the Roebling Chapter of the National Society for Industrial Archaeology.
Jon expanded his natural gift for writing and story telling while recuperating from health adversities. He was active in The Write Group in Montclair, New Jersey contributing a wealth of professionalism toward the success of the group.
Barbara D. Hall graduated from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio and obtained a master’s degree from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
She worked many years in the pharmaceutical industry specializing in Food and Drug Law. In addition, she maintains a New Jersey Real Estate License; investing and managing real estate properties. In retirement, she assisted her brother during the last few years of his life writing and editing books, sharing many interests including photography, traveling, nature, archaeology and eating blueberries.
Barbara is a member of The Write Group in Montclair, New Jersey and the International Women’s Writing Guild.