A guide to the changing experience of women through history. From ancient times to today, women have adapted, survived and thrived. A brief timeline of women's roles in society.
Queen Victoria's reign was the longest in English history. Called the Victorian age, it was a time when Britain was at the height of its colonial power. Victoria became a symbol of British expansionist foreign policy. She insisted on taking an active part in the decisions of the government...
The feminist movement of the 1960s and 1970s reminded the world that women have always played important historical roles, despite often being overlooked. But even in the 21st century, manypopular history books are written by and about men—usually covering war heroes, generals, and the country'...
We asked the women of Khoros a few questions about being a woman in tech, the importance of intersectionality, and more. Here’s what we learned.
That's right. Lots of famous women in history have achieved important female firsts, paving the way for generations of women to come. Women's history is full of awesome females who accomplished great things, and were the first woman to do so. This list of notable female firsts is full ...
In honor of Women’s History Month, hear about the women who inspire us and influence history. Let’s begin with a quote from Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, founder of Women’s Federation for World Peace and friend of the ADR: “Women have the magical power to create harmony and to soften hea...
Women's History in Global Perspective 作者:Smith, Bonnie G. (EDT) 出版社:Univ of Illinois Pr 出版年:2005-6 页数:312 定价:$ 28.25 装帧:Pap ISBN:9780252072499 豆瓣评分 目前无人评价 评价: 写笔记 写书评 加入购书单 分享到
The pioneers of the women's history wave uncovered some important sources, but they also realized that other sources were lost or unavailable. Because at most times in history women's roles were not in the public realm, their contributions often didn't make it into the historical records. Thi...
Wu Zetian (625-705) is one of the most remarkable figures in Chinese history, both as an empress and the only female emperor. Her reign during the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) is often viewed as a period of significant political and cultural development. Known as Empress Wu Zetian, she ro...
Historical More BACK TO PREVIOUS PAGE ByCumberland Valley Visitors Bureau March is Women's History Month and is set aside to honor women's contributions to American history. Mary Hays McCauley, also known asMolly Pitcher, is perhaps one of Cumberland Valley’s most famous women. Below we commemo...