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Women’s History Month
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 The National Women's Hall of Fame
You’ve heard of the baseball hall of fame, the country music hall of fame-but how much do you know about the National Women’s Hall of Fame? “Come stand among great women” is its motto, and while you may not be able to travel to the actual museum in Seneca Falls, NY, a virtual visit on the Web is the next best thing. Why is it located in Seneca Falls? The first national women’s convention was held there in 1848. In those days women could not vote in political elections! Many people worked very hard to change this injustice, but it took more than 70 years before the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution gave women the right to vote. At this site you can learn about some of these early reformers, as well as contemporary figures. Recent inductees to the Hall of Fame include Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and civil rights advocate and author Maya Angelou. In the Learning Center there’s an extensive section on how teachers can integrate Women’s History Month activities into their classrooms.
The Quest for Equality: Women's History
It wasn’t only the right to vote that women sought, but equal standing in society alongside their male counterparts. This site illustrates both early and modern struggles for equal educational and employment opportunities for women all over the world. Bella Abzug, Betty Friedan, and Gloria Steinem are only a few of the U.S. feminist pioneers profiled. Other biographies available at this site include those of women trailblazers in sports, science and medicine, arts, aviation, government, and other fields.
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.
Distinguished Women of Past and Present
Maud Griffin, also known as “Tugboat Annie,” became the first female licensed ship pilot in Texas in 1921. She was over 50 years old when she passed her exam! You can find out more about Maud as well as other female explorers, adventurers, scientists, politicians-even fashion designers-at this extensive Web site.
Independent Means
Want to become part of women’s history yourself? Entrepreneurial teens and other future CEOs will love this site which encourages women in the business world. Check out “Independence Hall” where you will discover such articles as “Thinking Big,” “Your Money Matters: What to do with $40,” and even “How to get a Life.”
Expect the Best From a Girl - That's What You'll Get
Parents, teachers, and kids alike can benefit from this site, presented by the Women’s College Coalition. Learn how to promote girls’ math and science interests, nourish role model mentorship, and debunk the myth of Prince Charming.
Click here for more Women's History sites.
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