When asked about his inspiration for “Ukrainian Railroad Ladies,” a series of portraits of women who work as traffic controllers and safety officers, photographer Sasha Maslov said,…… Read more “Ukrainian Railroad Ladies – The Washington Post”
Tag: Women
WATCH: Sue Monk Kidd on the Uses of Alternate History | Literary Hub
New York Times bestselling author Sue Monk Kidd discusses her upcoming novel The Book of Longings, which is from the point of view of Ana, the wife of Jesus.…… Read more “WATCH: Sue Monk Kidd on the Uses of Alternate History | Literary Hub”
Mary Anne Talbot – Wikipedia
Mary Anne Talbot also known as John Taylor[1] (2 February 1778[2] – 4 February 1808) was an Englishwoman who wore male dress and became a soldier and…… Read more “Mary Anne Talbot – Wikipedia”
Nine books that make you think about a woman’s role in society [reading list] | OUPblog
Every year in March we celebrate Women’s History Month, a perfect time to be inspired by the triumphs of real-life heroes. Let us not forget the path…… Read more “Nine books that make you think about a woman’s role in society [reading list] | OUPblog”
Celebrate Florence Nightingale’s 200th Birthday With Exhibit Featuring Her Famed Lamp, Pet Owl | Smart News | Smithsonian Magazine
In 1854, Florence Nightingale arrived at a military hospital in Scutari, near Constantinople, to tend British soldiers wounded during the Crimean War. Appalled by the conditions—rodents and…… Read more “Celebrate Florence Nightingale’s 200th Birthday With Exhibit Featuring Her Famed Lamp, Pet Owl | Smart News | Smithsonian Magazine”
100 years of the Nineteenth Amendment and women’s political action | OUPblog
On 28 August 2020 we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the day the Nineteenth Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified. Although the Amendment did not enfranchise…… Read more “100 years of the Nineteenth Amendment and women’s political action | OUPblog”
A Better Future for Women in Art: Women’s History Month
March 8 is International Women’s Day. Has the art market finally implemented the necessary changes to ensure that women artists receive the same attention as their male…… Read more “A Better Future for Women in Art: Women’s History Month”
How women can support each other to strive for gender equality | OUPblog
Hovering over almost all women who stand up and insist on being heard is a putdown only used in for the female of the species; a word…… Read more “How women can support each other to strive for gender equality | OUPblog”
Why Are There So Few Female Leaders? – Scientific American
Only 28 percent of American CEOs are women. To find out why such a gap exists, a study published in 2018 in Personnel Psychology analyzed more than 100…… Read more “Why Are There So Few Female Leaders? – Scientific American”
100 Years Ago, the World’s Biggest Action Star Was a Woman Named Pearl | CrimeReads
“Fearless Peerless Pearl,” as White was known by her legion of fans, ushered in a craze for thrilling action-oriented serial films, and stood at the head of…… Read more “100 Years Ago, the World’s Biggest Action Star Was a Woman Named Pearl | CrimeReads”
