Lucy Colman: Abolitionist, Feminist, Freethinker
Known for: a freethinker who worked for racial justice and for the education of African Americans;...
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“Now We Can Begin”: What’s Next?: Beyond Woman Suffrage
Crystal Eastman's 1920 essay called for women to see winning the vote as the beginning of their efforts for women's rights, not the end of the work. The essay is included along with some discussion questions and additional resources.
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LatestMaria Anna Mozart: Forgotten Musical Prodigy
The story of Maria Anna Mozart, older sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, illustrates how social expectations have limited success for women and girls. She was a musical prodigy, perhaps a better musician than her younger...
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Anne Beauchamp
Known for: heiress who was the wife of Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick and the mother of Anne Neville, queen consort of Richard III of England Title: 16th Countess of Warwick (in her own right) Dates: July 13, 1426 –...
Transcendental Wild Oats by Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott wrote this biting satire on life in a 19th century Utopian community, based on her own family's experience at Fruitlands. She portrays the father figure as a dreamer and idealist, and the mother as the practical one who has to do all the work to meet worldly needs like food and shelter.
Faye Wattleton Quotes
Faye Wattleton, who as a nurse saw women suffering from botched illegal abortions, became the...
Maria Anna Mozart: Forgotten Musical Prodigy
The story of Maria Anna Mozart, older sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, illustrates how social expectations have limited success for women and girls. She was a musical prodigy, perhaps a better musician than her younger...