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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1973
Page
4
Mary Graves, a Barnard College student on leave, describes her summer as a cab driver. She explains driving a "man's job" boosted her confidence, notes gender value tensions, and recounts reactions from passengers and fellow drivers. She recalls safety concerns and incidents, including a deadly mugging in the industry.
A man remarks at a red light calling attention to a female driver, prompting a brief interaction captured as a local street observation. The exchange reflects casual roadside commentary and gendered phrasing in everyday traffic moments.
In a detailed reminiscence a female cab driver recalls attempting to look tough, handling unwanted advances, and confronting mugging risks. She describes advice from a passenger, a Barnard college background, and the psychological toll of paranoia while driving.
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