9 Important Women in American History You May Not Have Heard of
Though some of these names are quite popular, some of the names have disappeared into oblivion.
10 Female Jazz Musicians You Need To Know
Though all too often confined to the role of chanteuse, over the past 100 years many female jazz instrumentalists have made noteworthy contributions to the genre through their commitment to musicianship.
How Men Can Become Better Allies to Women
When men are deliberately engaged in gender inclusion programs, 96% of organizations see progress —compared to only 30% of organizations where men are not engaged.
Escaramuzas: The Female Rodeo Queens of Mexico
These rodeo queens embody the same values and possess the same abilities as male equestrians.
A History of Female Empowerment: The Mino of Benin
In Greek Myth, the Amazons were a terrifying group of women. As a matriarchal society, the women governed and fought, whilst the men performed household tasks and served to impregnate their superiors.
Gender equality is not a ‘women’s issue’ – it’s good for men too
There are plenty of proud male feminists, but to make equality a reality we need to draw more into the conversation
Who Is Anne Hidalgo, Paris' First Female Mayor?
Not only has she led Paris through its darkest days in a generation, she has successfully fought for policies that will make the city a fairer, smarter, and greener place to live.
Russia's Most Badass Female Revolutionaries
From radical extremists to dogged socialists and Marxists, here are some of Russia’s most boss female revolutionaries.
Why Are There So Few Female Conductors?
As the expressive heart of the orchestra, it is the conductor who quite literally takes center stage at every orchestral performance.
Istanbul’s Top Female Chefs
Like their male counterparts, Istanbul’s female chefs have also made their lasting mark with their own establishments and creative endeavors that have changed the city’s restaurant scene forever.
10 Inspirational Serbian Women
Despite being criminally underrepresented throughout history, plenty of Serbian women have overcome Draconian societies to make their name in their respective fields. Those fields stretch far and wide, from the battlefield to the laboratory via the library and the theatre.
Ancient Greek Women Who Changed History
Besides maybe the Spartan women, ancient Greek women were rarely considered a fundamental part of society, and yet a few women were defiant and established themselves as respected doctors, philosophers or mathematicians.
The F word: is feminism necessary in the 21st century?
Isabelle Osborne reflects on the contributions that feminism can make in addressing persisting issues in the modern world.
Five Ways Male Leaders Can Support Gender Equality
This month is Women’s History Month, and it’s time to get past any discomfort of being a man talking about supporting women.
First Woman Attorney General
On March 12, 1993, Ms. Reno became the first woman and 78th attorney general. She went on to become the longest serving attorney general in the 20th century.
Five reasons Australia should care about Women's History Month
In countries around the world, March 1 marks the start of Women's History Month. The first Women's History Month was celebrated in Australia in 2000.
