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Women's History
4000 Years of Women in Science - They've got to be kidding. Four thousand years of women in science? According to this site, the first scientific literature appeared some 4,000 years ago. Stone and bone records stretch back farther than those first writings, but they don't give us the names of their authors. The very first technical writer's name was male: Imhotep, the architect of the first pyramid. The second technical name was a female astronomer: En Hedu'Anna (c. 2354 B.C.), the chief priestess of the moon goddess in Babylon. This was a position of great power and prestige. Learn more about other women in science right here.
American Women in Uniform, Veterans Too! - Women Veterans - a history of women in the military from the Revolutionary War to present day. Information about sexual harassment issues, current women veterans issues, and extensive information for military women, past and present.
Distinguished Women of Past and Present - The biographies of women writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and more are listed at this site. Some were alive hundreds of years ago and some are living today. Some are famous and some are not as well known. No matter--their stories are interesting and would be a real plus for a school writing project. They're listed by fields of activity, so it is easy to find women in journalism, or architecture, or sports, or any other topic in which you're interested.
Gale Group - Women's History - Explore a time line of human history, noting contributions of women as diverse as Queen Nefertari (2570 B.C, Egypt) and Sandra Day O’Connor (first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice). Read more than 80 biographies of fascinating women such as Diana, Princess of Wales and J.K Rowling (author of the phenomenally successful Harry Potter books). Enter the quiz (during March only) and perhaps you can win a reference book/CD ROM for your school or library.
Guide to Uncovering Women's History in Archival Collections - A great state-by-state listing of links to archives, libraries, and other repositories that have primary source materials by or about women. An excellent resource.
History of European Women - History of European women is a valuable research tool for studies and/or general interest in the history of European women. You will find articles, book reviews, bibliographies of traditional print resources and detailed annotated links.
Making It Their Own: Women in the West - Making It Their Own: Women in the West provides information about Women in the West. Under Texts you will find examples of primary texts, such as women's diaries and literary works, or secondary texts, such as critical essays or historical studies. Under Resources, you will find biographies of Western women as well as other resources, such as bibliographies and teaching and study materials. Under Links to Other Sites, you will find a collection of links to sites dealing with various issues in women's history, such as women's art and health. Finally, under Images, you will find both general collections which include some images of Western women's history and direct links to pictures available online.
National Women's Hall of Fame - "Come Stand Among Great Women." That's the motto of the official home page of the National Women's Hall of Fame, which is located in Seneca Falls, New York. That town was the site of the first Women's Rights Convention, back in 1848. The convention led to the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted U.S. women the right to vote. Visit this site to learn about women who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. They include Sandra Day O'Connor, Ella Fitzgerald, Georgia O'Keeffe, Rosa Parks, and many others. Know of a woman who should be in the Hall of Fame? Check out the How to Nominate section--or perhaps The Wall of Fame--where, for $100, you can make a personal tribute to an extraordinary woman of your choice.
Notable Women Ancestors: Women's Biographies - Notable Women Ancestors is comprised of women's biographies and genealogy data of notable women and in history and not-so-famous women submitted by actual living descendants. Submit your own notable women!
The Quest Beyond the Pink Collar - Explore a time line of famous women throughout history. Take a closer look at portrayals of women in the media, and find out how unrealistic images of beauty may help to foster a psychological disorder called anorexia nervosa. There's a biography of Karen Carpenter, who died of its complications. Try the activity in Know Thyself to get closer to your best friend: yourself! There's also a great section on nontraditional careers for women, and much more. This site was created by students for the ThinkQuest competition.
The Quest for Equality: Women's History - Meet women trailblazers and pioneers in science, the arts, aviation, politics, education, sports, and other fields. Learn about the struggle for equality in the 1700s and 1800s as women sought the right to become full citizens and vote. More recent movements sought equity in employment opportunities and wages. This excellent site is presented by World Book encyclopedia.
Women In American History - Britannica Online presents a special multimedia exhibit on women in American history, featuring biographies, interactive timelines, Internet resources, and more.
Women in Canadian History - Many women played important parts in Canada's history. Dr. Emily Jennings Stowe was the first woman to practice medicine in Canada. Lucy Maud Montgomery became known worldwide as the author of Anne of Green Gables and other books. Madeleine Jarrett Tarieu single-handedly defended an entire fort against invaders. And there are others. The stories here are very interesting! You'll also find quotes, trivia questions, and more.
Women Mathematicians - These pages are an ongoing project by students at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia. You'll find brief comments on over 140 women in mathematics and expanded biographies, photos, and more information on at least ten of them. There are also extensive links to pages about women scientists, computer scientists, and others.
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