Gender Discrimination in Health Clubs

The speaker recounts their experience at the Beverly Hills Friars Club, a historically all-male club founded by celebrities like Milton Berle. They describe their journey to becoming the first female member, emphasizing their desire for full membership rights. The speaker faced challenges, particularly regarding access to the health club, and advocated for equal rights by filing a tax complaint. Their efforts led to the club opening its facilities to women.

Who was the founder of the Beverly Hills Friars Club?

• Bob Hope

• Lucille Ball

• Charlie Chaplin

• Milton Berle

What was the narrator's humorous reason for wanting to join the Friars Club?

• To attend exclusive events

• To meet celebrities

• To enjoy the club's cob salad

• To use the health club

What was the average age of the club members according to Milton Berle?

• 70

• Dead

• 50

• 30

What was the narrator's stance on being an honorary member?

• She declined it

• She accepted it

• She was indifferent

• She was excited

What did the narrator emphasize about her membership?

• She wanted to be an honorary member

• She wanted full rights and privileges

• She wanted a discount

• She wanted to be a silent member

What issue did the narrator face regarding the health club facilities?

• High membership fees

• Crowded facilities

• Limited access for women

• Poor maintenance

What action did the narrator take to address the discrimination at the club?

• Wrote a letter to the club president

• Organized a protest

• Filed a complaint with the State Franchise Tax Board

• Filed a lawsuit

How did the narrator creatively gain access to the steam room?

• By disguising as a man

• By dressing in a bathing suit and using a tape measure

• By sneaking in after hours

• By bribing the staff

What song did the narrator sing when entering the steam room?

• Is That All There Is

• My Way

• Over the Rainbow

• New York, New York

What was the result of the narrator's actions regarding the steam room?

• The steam room was opened to women

• The club remained unchanged

• The club was closed

• The narrator was expelled