SettingsFeminism and history
Adela Pankhurst
Adela Constantia Mary Pankhurst Walsh was a British-Australian suffragette, political organizer, and co-founder of both the Communist Party of Australia and the Australia First Movement.
Adela Constantia Mary Pankhurst Walsh was a British-Australian suffragette, political organizer, and co-founder of both the Communist Party of Australia and the Australia First Movement.
Alabama Women's Hall of Fame
The Alabama Women's Hall of Fame honors the achievements of women associated with the U.S. state of Alabama.
The Alabama Women's Hall of Fame honors the achievements of women associated with the U.S. state of Alabama.
Alice Austen House
The Alice Austen House, also known as Clear Comfort, is located at 2 Hylan Boulevard in the Rosebank section of Staten Island, New York City, New York.
The Alice Austen House, also known as Clear Comfort, is located at 2 Hylan Boulevard in the Rosebank section of Staten Island, New York City, New York.
Anna Doyle Wheeler
Anna Doyle Wheeler (born Tipperary, Ireland, died 1848) was a writer and advocate of political rights for women and the benefits of contraception.
Anna Doyle Wheeler (born Tipperary, Ireland, died 1848) was a writer and advocate of political rights for women and the benefits of contraception.
Anna Maria van Schurman
Anna Maria van Schurman (November 5, 1607–May 4/May 14, 1678) was a German-Dutch painter, engraver, poet and scholar.
Anna Maria van Schurman (November 5, 1607–May 4/May 14, 1678) was a German-Dutch painter, engraver, poet and scholar.
Anna Trapnell
Anna Trapnell (Trapnel) was an alleged Prophetess in England in the 1650s, associated with the Fifth Monarchists whom she joined in 1652.
Anna Trapnell (Trapnel) was an alleged Prophetess in England in the 1650s, associated with the Fifth Monarchists whom she joined in 1652.
Aphra Behn
Aphra Behn (baptised 14 December 1640 – 16 April 1689) was a prolific dramatist of the English Restoration and was one of the first English professional female writers.
Aphra Behn (baptised 14 December 1640 – 16 April 1689) was a prolific dramatist of the English Restoration and was one of the first English professional female writers.
Ariadna Tyrkova-Williams
Ariadna Vladimirovna Tyrkova-Williams was a liberal politician, journalist, writer and feminist in Russia during the revolutionary period until 1920.
Ariadna Vladimirovna Tyrkova-Williams was a liberal politician, journalist, writer and feminist in Russia during the revolutionary period until 1920.
Bad Girrls Studios
Bad Girrls Studios was a popular Boston gallery and performance space from 1996 to 2000.
Bad Girrls Studios was a popular Boston gallery and performance space from 1996 to 2000.
Barbara Bodichon
Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon (8 April 1827 – 11 June 1891) was an English educationalist, artist, and a leading early nineteenth century feminist and activist for women's rights.
Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon (8 April 1827 – 11 June 1891) was an English educationalist, artist, and a leading early nineteenth century feminist and activist for women's rights.
Barnamordsplakatet
Barnamordsplakatet was an historical Swedish law, which was introduced in 1778 and in effect until 1917, with alterations in 1856.
Barnamordsplakatet was an historical Swedish law, which was introduced in 1778 and in effect until 1917, with alterations in 1856.
Betsy Mix Cowles
Betsy Mix Cowles (February 9, 1810 – July 25, 1876) was an early leader in the United States abolitionist movement.
Betsy Mix Cowles (February 9, 1810 – July 25, 1876) was an early leader in the United States abolitionist movement.
Birth control movement in the United States
The birth control movement in the United States was a social reform campaign to make contraception legal in America.
The birth control movement in the United States was a social reform campaign to make contraception legal in America.
Caroline Farner
Caroline Farner (1842–1913) is notable for being the second female Swiss doctor as well as a campaigner for the Swiss women's movement.
Caroline Farner (1842–1913) is notable for being the second female Swiss doctor as well as a campaigner for the Swiss women's movement.
Caroline Norton
Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton (22 March 1808 – 15 June 1877) was a famous British society beauty, feminist, social reformer, and author of the early and mid-nineteenth century.
Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton (22 March 1808 – 15 June 1877) was a famous British society beauty, feminist, social reformer, and author of the early and mid-nineteenth century.
Catharine Macaulay
Catharine Macaulay (born Catharine Sawbridge and, by the time of her death, Catharine Graham) (2 April 1731 – 22 June 1791) was an English historian.
Catharine Macaulay (born Catharine Sawbridge and, by the time of her death, Catharine Graham) (2 April 1731 – 22 June 1791) was an English historian.
Christabel Pankhurst
Christabel Pankhurst was the daughter of the lawyer Dr. Richard Pankhurst and women's suffrage movement leader Emmeline Pankhurst and sister to Sylvia Pankhurst and Adela Pankhurst.
Christabel Pankhurst was the daughter of the lawyer Dr. Richard Pankhurst and women's suffrage movement leader Emmeline Pankhurst and sister to Sylvia Pankhurst and Adela Pankhurst.
Christine de Pizan
Christine de Pizan was a Venetian-born late medieval author who challenged misogyny and stereotypes prevalent in the late medieval culture.
Christine de Pizan was a Venetian-born late medieval author who challenged misogyny and stereotypes prevalent in the late medieval culture.
Combahee River Collective
The Combahee River Collective was a Black feminist Lesbian organization active in Boston from 1974 to 1980.
The Combahee River Collective was a Black feminist Lesbian organization active in Boston from 1974 to 1980.
Compulsory Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence
"Compulsory Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence" is a 1980 essay by Adrienne Rich, published in her 1986 book Blood, Bread, and Poetry.
"Compulsory Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence" is a 1980 essay by Adrienne Rich, published in her 1986 book Blood, Bread, and Poetry.
Consciousness raising
Consciousness raising is a form of political activism, pioneered by United States feminists in the late 1960s.
Consciousness raising is a form of political activism, pioneered by United States feminists in the late 1960s.
Country Association for Women's Suffrage
The Country Association for Women's Suffrage, or LKPR, was a part of the general Suffrage movement and the national society for women's suffrage in Sweden.
The Country Association for Women's Suffrage, or LKPR, was a part of the general Suffrage movement and the national society for women's suffrage in Sweden.
Coverture
Coverture (sometimes spelled couverture) was a legal doctrine whereby, upon marriage, a woman's legal rights were subsumed by those of her husband.
Coverture (sometimes spelled couverture) was a legal doctrine whereby, upon marriage, a woman's legal rights were subsumed by those of her husband.
Declaration of Sentiments
The Declaration of Sentiments, also known as the Declaration of Rights and Sentiments, is a document signed in 1848 by 68 women and 32 men, 100 out of some 300 attendees at the first women...
The Declaration of Sentiments, also known as the Declaration of Rights and Sentiments, is a document signed in 1848 by 68 women and 32 men, 100 out of some 300 attendees at the first women...
Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen
The Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen (French: Déclaration des droits de la femme et de la citoyenne), also known as the Declaration of the Rights of Woman,...
The Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen (French: Déclaration des droits de la femme et de la citoyenne), also known as the Declaration of the Rights of Woman,...
Diana of the Crossways
Diana of the Crossways is a novel by George Meredith which was published in 1885.
Diana of the Crossways is a novel by George Meredith which was published in 1885.
Ecofeminism
Ecofeminism is believed to be used initially by French writer, Françoise d'Eaubonne in 1974.
Ecofeminism is believed to be used initially by French writer, Françoise d'Eaubonne in 1974.
Edith Margaret Garrud
Edith Margaret Garrud was among the first female professional martial arts instructors in the Western world.
Edith Margaret Garrud was among the first female professional martial arts instructors in the Western world.
Eleanor Flexner
Eleanor Flexner (October 4, 1908 – March 25, 1995) was a distinguished independent scholar and pioneer in what was to become the field of women’s studies.
Eleanor Flexner (October 4, 1908 – March 25, 1995) was a distinguished independent scholar and pioneer in what was to become the field of women’s studies.
Eleanor Rathbone
Eleanor Florence Rathbone was an independent British Member of Parliament and long-term campaigner for women's rights.
Eleanor Florence Rathbone was an independent British Member of Parliament and long-term campaigner for women's rights.
Elisabeth Scott
Elisabeth Whitworth Scott (20 September 1898 – 19 June 1972) was a British architect who designed the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
Elisabeth Whitworth Scott (20 September 1898 – 19 June 1972) was a British architect who designed the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
Emmeline Pankhurst
Emmeline Pankhurst (born Emmeline Goulden) (15 July 1858 – 14 June 1928) was a British political activist and leader of the British suffragette movement which helped women win the rig...
Emmeline Pankhurst (born Emmeline Goulden) (15 July 1858 – 14 June 1928) was a British political activist and leader of the British suffragette movement which helped women win the rig...
Equality feminism
Equality feminism is a submovement of feminism.
Equality feminism is a submovement of feminism.
Equity and gender feminism
Equity feminism and gender feminism are terms coined by scholar Christina Hoff Sommers in her 1992 book Who Stole Feminism?, which she uses to distinguish between what she describes as...
Equity feminism and gender feminism are terms coined by scholar Christina Hoff Sommers in her 1992 book Who Stole Feminism?, which she uses to distinguish between what she describes as...
Esther Hobart Morris
Esther Hobart Morris (August 8, 1814 – April 2, 1902), a Tioga County, New York native, distinguished herself as the first female Justice of the Peace in the United States.
Esther Hobart Morris (August 8, 1814 – April 2, 1902), a Tioga County, New York native, distinguished herself as the first female Justice of the Peace in the United States.
Fear of Flying (novel)
Fear of Flying is a 1973 novel by Erica Jong, which became famously controversial for its attitudes towards female sexuality, and figured in the development of second-wave feminism.
Fear of Flying is a 1973 novel by Erica Jong, which became famously controversial for its attitudes towards female sexuality, and figured in the development of second-wave feminism.
Feminism and Nationalism in the Third World
Feminism and Nationalism in the Third World written by Kumari Jayawardena is widely used in women's studies programs around the world and is considered a key text of third-world feminism.
Feminism and Nationalism in the Third World written by Kumari Jayawardena is widely used in women's studies programs around the world and is considered a key text of third-world feminism.
Feminism in the United Kingdom
As in other countries, Feminism in the United Kingdom seeks to establish political, social, and economic equality for women.
As in other countries, Feminism in the United Kingdom seeks to establish political, social, and economic equality for women.
Feminist archaeology
Feminist archaeology employs a feminist perspective in interpreting past societies.
Feminist archaeology employs a feminist perspective in interpreting past societies.
Feminist history
Feminist history refers to the re-reading of history from a female perspective.
Feminist history refers to the re-reading of history from a female perspective.
Feminist school of criminology
The feminist school of criminology developed in the late 1960s and into the 1970s as a reaction against the gender distortions and stereotyping within traditional criminology.
The feminist school of criminology developed in the late 1960s and into the 1970s as a reaction against the gender distortions and stereotyping within traditional criminology.
First Unitarian Church of Rochester
The First Unitarian Church in Rochester, New York was designed by architect Louis Kahn in 1959 to replace the previous church designed in 1859 by architect Richard Upjohn, founder of the America...
The First Unitarian Church in Rochester, New York was designed by architect Louis Kahn in 1959 to replace the previous church designed in 1859 by architect Richard Upjohn, founder of the America...
First-wave feminism
First-wave feminism refers to a period of feminist activity during the 19th and early twentieth century in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.
First-wave feminism refers to a period of feminist activity during the 19th and early twentieth century in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.
Frauenfrage
Frauenfrage is the literal German language equivalent of The woman question.
Frauenfrage is the literal German language equivalent of The woman question.
Fredrika-Bremer-Förbundet
Fredrika-Bremer-Förbundet or FBF is a Swedish women's organisation.
Fredrika-Bremer-Förbundet or FBF is a Swedish women's organisation.
Freewoman
The Freewoman was a feminist weekly published between November 23, 1911 and October 10, 1912 and edited by Dora Marsden and Mary Gawthorpe.
The Freewoman was a feminist weekly published between November 23, 1911 and October 10, 1912 and edited by Dora Marsden and Mary Gawthorpe.
Geek girl
Geek girl is a 21st-century term, signifying a gendered subgenre within the modern geek subculture.
Geek girl is a 21st-century term, signifying a gendered subgenre within the modern geek subculture.
Gender history
Gender history is a sub-field of History and Gender studies, which looks at the past from the perspective of gender.
Gender history is a sub-field of History and Gender studies, which looks at the past from the perspective of gender.
Girl Germs
Girl Germs was a zine created by University of Oregon students Allison Wolfe and Molly Neuman, both members of the band Bratmobile.
Girl Germs was a zine created by University of Oregon students Allison Wolfe and Molly Neuman, both members of the band Bratmobile.
Goddess movement
The Goddess movement is an overall trend in religious or spiritual beliefs or practices which emerged out of second-wave feminism, predominantly in North America, Western Europe, Australia and N...
The Goddess movement is an overall trend in religious or spiritual beliefs or practices which emerged out of second-wave feminism, predominantly in North America, Western Europe, Australia and N...
Going Dutch
"Going Dutch" is a term that indicates that each person participating in a group activity pays for himself, rather than any one person paying for anyone else, particularly in a restaurant bill.
"Going Dutch" is a term that indicates that each person participating in a group activity pays for himself, rather than any one person paying for anyone else, particularly in a restaurant bill.
Good Wife's Guide
The "Good Wife's Guide" is a magazine article rumored to have been published in the May 13, 1955 issue of Housekeeping Monthly, describing how a good wife should act, containing material tha...
The "Good Wife's Guide" is a magazine article rumored to have been published in the May 13, 1955 issue of Housekeeping Monthly, describing how a good wife should act, containing material tha...
Harriet Bishop
Harriet Bishop (January 1, 1817 – August 8, 1883) was an American educator, writer, suffragist, and temperance activist.
Harriet Bishop (January 1, 1817 – August 8, 1883) was an American educator, writer, suffragist, and temperance activist.
Harriet Martineau
Harriet Martineau was an English social theorist and Whig writer, often cited as the first female sociologist.
Harriet Martineau was an English social theorist and Whig writer, often cited as the first female sociologist.
Helen Kendrick Johnson
Helen Kendrick Johnson (January 4, 1844 – January 3, 1917) was an American writer, poet, and prominent activist opposing the women's suffrage movement.
Helen Kendrick Johnson (January 4, 1844 – January 3, 1917) was an American writer, poet, and prominent activist opposing the women's suffrage movement.
Helen Macfarlane
Helen Macfarlane was a journalist, socialist and feminist of nineteenth century Britain.
Helen Macfarlane was a journalist, socialist and feminist of nineteenth century Britain.
Helen Pitts Douglass
Helen Pitts (1838–1903) was an American suffragist and the second wife of Frederick Douglass.
Helen Pitts (1838–1903) was an American suffragist and the second wife of Frederick Douglass.
Henriette Caillaux
Henriette Caillaux (1874-1943) was a Parisian socialite and second wife of the former Prime Minister of France.
Henriette Caillaux (1874-1943) was a Parisian socialite and second wife of the former Prime Minister of France.
Herstory
Herstory is a neologism coined in the late 1960s as part of a feminist critique of conventional historiography.
Herstory is a neologism coined in the late 1960s as part of a feminist critique of conventional historiography.
History of feminism
The history of feminism involves the story of feminist movements and of feminist thinkers.
The history of feminism involves the story of feminist movements and of feminist thinkers.
Igbo Women's War
The Igbo Women's War started in November 1929, when thousands of Igbo women from the Bende District of Nigeria, the nearby Umuahia and other places in eastern Nigeria traveled to Oloko to protes...
The Igbo Women's War started in November 1929, when thousands of Igbo women from the Bende District of Nigeria, the nearby Umuahia and other places in eastern Nigeria traveled to Oloko to protes...
Individualist feminism
Individualist feminism is a term for feminist ideas which emphasize individualism.
Individualist feminism is a term for feminist ideas which emphasize individualism.
International Tribunal on Crimes against Women
The International Tribunal on Crimes against Women was a people's tribunal which took place on March 4-8, 1976 in Brussels.
The International Tribunal on Crimes against Women was a people's tribunal which took place on March 4-8, 1976 in Brussels.
International Women's Year
International Women's Year was the name given to 1975 by the United Nations.
International Women's Year was the name given to 1975 by the United Nations.
Jane Ellen Harrison
Jane Ellen Harrison (9 September 1850–15 April 1928) was a British classical scholar, linguist and feminist.
Jane Ellen Harrison (9 September 1850–15 April 1928) was a British classical scholar, linguist and feminist.
Jane Grant
Jane Grant (May 29, 1892 – March 16, 1972) was a New York City journalist who co-founded The New Yorker with her first husband, Harold Ross.
Jane Grant (May 29, 1892 – March 16, 1972) was a New York City journalist who co-founded The New Yorker with her first husband, Harold Ross.
Katharine Martha Houghton Hepburn
Katharine Martha Houghton Hepburn (February 2, 1878 - March 17, 1951) was an American feminist social reformer and a leader of the suffrage movement in the United States.
Katharine Martha Houghton Hepburn (February 2, 1878 - March 17, 1951) was an American feminist social reformer and a leader of the suffrage movement in the United States.
Kitty Marion
Kitty Marion (née Katherina Schafer; 1871–1944) was an actress and political activist.
Kitty Marion (née Katherina Schafer; 1871–1944) was an actress and political activist.
La Voix des Femmes
La Voix des Femmes (The Women's Voice) was a Parisian feminist newspaper, and later an organization dedicated to education and the advancement of women's rights.
La Voix des Femmes (The Women's Voice) was a Parisian feminist newspaper, and later an organization dedicated to education and the advancement of women's rights.
Lady Mary Chudleigh
Mary Chudleigh (August 1656, Devon – 1710) was part of an intellectual circle that included Mary Astell, Elizabeth Thomas, Judith Drake, Elizabeth Elstob, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, and Jo...
Mary Chudleigh (August 1656, Devon – 1710) was part of an intellectual circle that included Mary Astell, Elizabeth Thomas, Judith Drake, Elizabeth Elstob, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, and Jo...
Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
The Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (15 May 1689 – 21 August 1762) was an English aristocrat and writer.
The Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (15 May 1689 – 21 August 1762) was an English aristocrat and writer.
Legal rights of women in history
The Legal rights of women refers to the social and human rights of women.
The Legal rights of women refers to the social and human rights of women.
Lesbian feminism
Lesbian feminism is a cultural movement and critical perspective, most influential in the 1970s and early 1980s, that questions the position of lesbians and women in society.
Lesbian feminism is a cultural movement and critical perspective, most influential in the 1970s and early 1980s, that questions the position of lesbians and women in society.
Liberal feminism
Liberal feminism asserts the equality of men and women through political and legal reform.
Liberal feminism asserts the equality of men and women through political and legal reform.
Lilith Fair
Lilith Fair was a concert tour and travelling music festival, founded by Canadian musician Sarah McLachlan, Nettwerk Music Group's Dan Fraser and Terry McBride, and New York talent agent Marty D...
Lilith Fair was a concert tour and travelling music festival, founded by Canadian musician Sarah McLachlan, Nettwerk Music Group's Dan Fraser and Terry McBride, and New York talent agent Marty D...
Lillian Mary Harris
Lillian Mary Harris, better known as Lillian Thring, was an English militant suffragette active in Australia and England from the early 1900's until a few years before her death in 1964.
Lillian Mary Harris, better known as Lillian Thring, was an English militant suffragette active in Australia and England from the early 1900's until a few years before her death in 1964.
Lillian Robinson
Lillian Sara Robinson was a Marxist feminist activist, writer, and theorist.
Lillian Sara Robinson was a Marxist feminist activist, writer, and theorist.
Lily Braun
Lily Braun (2 July 1865, Halberstadt – 8 August 1916 Berlin), born Amalie von Kretschmann, was a German feminist writer.
Lily Braun (2 July 1865, Halberstadt – 8 August 1916 Berlin), born Amalie von Kretschmann, was a German feminist writer.
Lucy Stone
Lucy Stone was a prominent American abolitionist and suffragist, and a vocal advocate and organizer promoting rights for women.
Lucy Stone was a prominent American abolitionist and suffragist, and a vocal advocate and organizer promoting rights for women.
Magdalen Society of Philadelphia
The Magdalen Society of Philadelphia was a private charitable organization founded in 1800 to redeem prostitutes and other "fallen" women.
The Magdalen Society of Philadelphia was a private charitable organization founded in 1800 to redeem prostitutes and other "fallen" women.
Magdalene asylum
Magdalene asylums were institutions of the 19th and 20th centuries for so-called "fallen women".
Magdalene asylums were institutions of the 19th and 20th centuries for so-called "fallen women".
Maldon Grain Riots
The Maldon Grain riots of 1629 took place after a particularly poor grain harvest.
The Maldon Grain riots of 1629 took place after a particularly poor grain harvest.
Marianne Weber
Marianne Weber, born Marianne Schnitger on August 2, 1870 in Oerlinghausen, died March 12, 1954 in Heidelberg), sociologist, women's rights activist and wife of Max Weber.
Marianne Weber, born Marianne Schnitger on August 2, 1870 in Oerlinghausen, died March 12, 1954 in Heidelberg), sociologist, women's rights activist and wife of Max Weber.
Marie de Gournay
Marie de Gournay was a French writer, who wrote a novel and a number of other literary compositions, including two proto-feminist works, The Equality of Men and Women and The Ladies' Griev...
Marie de Gournay was a French writer, who wrote a novel and a number of other literary compositions, including two proto-feminist works, The Equality of Men and Women and The Ladies' Griev...
Mary Leigh
Mary Leigh was an English political activist and suffragette.
Mary Leigh was an English political activist and suffragette.
Mary Stocks, Baroness Stocks
Mary Danvers Stocks, Baroness Stocks née Brinton, was a British writer.
Mary Danvers Stocks, Baroness Stocks née Brinton, was a British writer.
María de Zayas
María de Zayas y Sotomayor (September 12, 1590–1661) wrote during Spain's Golden Age of literature.
María de Zayas y Sotomayor (September 12, 1590–1661) wrote during Spain's Golden Age of literature.
Matriarchy
A matriarchy is a society in which females, especially mothers, have the central roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of property.
A matriarchy is a society in which females, especially mothers, have the central roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of property.
Mexico 68
The Mexican Student Movement of 1968 was a student movement caused by an ideological clash between generations.
The Mexican Student Movement of 1968 was a student movement caused by an ideological clash between generations.
Michigan Women's Hall of Fame
The Michigan Women's Hall of Fame honors distinguished women, both historical and contemporary, who have been associated with the U.S. state of Michigan.
The Michigan Women's Hall of Fame honors distinguished women, both historical and contemporary, who have been associated with the U.S. state of Michigan.
Michigan Womyn's Music Festival
The Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, called "the Original Womyn's Woodstock" and often referred to as MWMF or Michfest, is an international feminist music festival occurring every A...
The Michigan Womyn's Music Festival, called "the Original Womyn's Woodstock" and often referred to as MWMF or Michfest, is an international feminist music festival occurring every A...
Miriam Leslie
Miriam Leslie (June 5, 1836 – September 18, 1914) was an American publisher and author.
Miriam Leslie (June 5, 1836 – September 18, 1914) was an American publisher and author.
Miss America protest
The Miss America Protest on September 7, 1968 by about 400 women from across the United States was the first major feminist protest to draw the attention of major United States media.
The Miss America Protest on September 7, 1968 by about 400 women from across the United States was the first major feminist protest to draw the attention of major United States media.
Moses Harman
Moses Harman (October 12, 1830 January 30, 1910) was an American schoolteacher and publisher notable for his staunch support for women's rights.
Moses Harman (October 12, 1830 January 30, 1910) was an American schoolteacher and publisher notable for his staunch support for women's rights.
Nancy Friday
Nancy Colbert Friday is an author who has written on the topics of female sexuality and liberation.
Nancy Colbert Friday is an author who has written on the topics of female sexuality and liberation.
National Society for Women's Suffrage
The National Society for Women's Suffrage was the first national group in the United Kingdom to campaign for women's right to vote.
The National Society for Women's Suffrage was the first national group in the United Kingdom to campaign for women's right to vote.
National Union of Women Teachers
Founded in 1904 as the Equal Pay League, part of the National Union of Teachers, in 1906 this United Kingdom organisation was re-named the National Federation of Women Teachers.
Founded in 1904 as the Equal Pay League, part of the National Union of Teachers, in 1906 this United Kingdom organisation was re-named the National Federation of Women Teachers.
National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies
The National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS), also known as the Suffragists (not to be confused with the suffragettes) was an organisation of women's suffrage societies in ...
The National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies (NUWSS), also known as the Suffragists (not to be confused with the suffragettes) was an organisation of women's suffrage societies in ...
National Women's Conference
National Women's Conference, 1977, Audiotape collection (T-88).
National Women's Conference, 1977, Audiotape collection (T-88).
National Women's Hall of Fame
The National Women's Hall of Fame is an American institution.
The National Women's Hall of Fame is an American institution.
New Woman
The New Woman wasa a feminist ideal that emerged in the late 19th century.
The New Woman wasa a feminist ideal that emerged in the late 19th century.
Nezihe Muhiddin
Nezihe Muhiddin was an Ottoman and Turkish women's rights activist, journalist, writer and political leader.
Nezihe Muhiddin was an Ottoman and Turkish women's rights activist, journalist, writer and political leader.
Norah Elam
Norah Elam also known as Norah Dacre Fox, (née Norah Doherty, 1878–1961) was a radical feminist, militant suffragette, anti-vivisectionist and fascist in the United Kingdom.
Norah Elam also known as Norah Dacre Fox, (née Norah Doherty, 1878–1961) was a radical feminist, militant suffragette, anti-vivisectionist and fascist in the United Kingdom.
Ohio Women's Hall of Fame
The Ohio Women's Hall of Fame was founded in 1978 and has 356 members.
The Ohio Women's Hall of Fame was founded in 1978 and has 356 members.
Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame
Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame was established in 1982 by Oklahoma Governor George Nigh "to honor Oklahoma women who are pioneers in their field or in a project that benefits Oklahoma; who have m...
Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame was established in 1982 by Oklahoma Governor George Nigh "to honor Oklahoma women who are pioneers in their field or in a project that benefits Oklahoma; who have m...
Political lesbianism
Political lesbianism is a phenomenon within feminism, primarily Second wave feminism; it includes, but is not limited to, lesbian separatism.
Political lesbianism is a phenomenon within feminism, primarily Second wave feminism; it includes, but is not limited to, lesbian separatism.
Postcolonial feminism
Postcolonial feminism, often referred to as Third World feminism, is a form of feminist philosophy which centers around the idea that racism, colonialism, and the long lasting effects (eco...
Postcolonial feminism, often referred to as Third World feminism, is a form of feminist philosophy which centers around the idea that racism, colonialism, and the long lasting effects (eco...
Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill Health) Act 1913
The Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill Health) Act 1913 (also known as the "Cat and Mouse Act") was an Act of Parliament passed in Britain under Herbert Henry Asquith's Liberal governm...
The Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill Health) Act 1913 (also known as the "Cat and Mouse Act") was an Act of Parliament passed in Britain under Herbert Henry Asquith's Liberal governm...
Protofeminism
Protofeminist is a term used to define women in a philosophical tradition that anticipated modern feminist concepts, yet lived in a time when the term "feminist" was unknown, that is, prior to t...
Protofeminist is a term used to define women in a philosophical tradition that anticipated modern feminist concepts, yet lived in a time when the term "feminist" was unknown, that is, prior to t...
Radical feminism
Radical feminism is a current theoretical perspective within feminism that focuses on the theory of patriarchy as a system of power that organizes society into a complex of relationships based o...
Radical feminism is a current theoretical perspective within feminism that focuses on the theory of patriarchy as a system of power that organizes society into a complex of relationships based o...
Ringkvinna
Ringkvinna (Ring Woman) or baugrygr, was the name of an unmarried Nordic woman who had inherited her father or brother in the position of a head of the family, with all the tasks and rights ...
Ringkvinna (Ring Woman) or baugrygr, was the name of an unmarried Nordic woman who had inherited her father or brother in the position of a head of the family, with all the tasks and rights ...
Second-wave feminism
Second-wave Feminism, also called The Feminist Movement, or the Women's Liberation Movement, is a period of feminist activity in the United States which began during the early 1960s ...
Second-wave Feminism, also called The Feminist Movement, or the Women's Liberation Movement, is a period of feminist activity in the United States which began during the early 1960s ...
Seneca Falls Convention
The Seneca Falls Convention was an early and influential women's rights convention held in Seneca Falls, New York, July 19–20, 1848.
The Seneca Falls Convention was an early and influential women's rights convention held in Seneca Falls, New York, July 19–20, 1848.
Silent Sentinels
The Silent Sentinels were a group of women in favor of women's suffrage organized by Alice Paul to protest in front of the White House during Woodrow Wilson's presidency.
The Silent Sentinels were a group of women in favor of women's suffrage organized by Alice Paul to protest in front of the White House during Woodrow Wilson's presidency.
Six Point Group
The Six Point Group was a British feminist campaign group founded by Lady Rhondda in 1921 to press for changes in the law of the United Kingdom in six areas.
The Six Point Group was a British feminist campaign group founded by Lady Rhondda in 1921 to press for changes in the law of the United Kingdom in six areas.
Sojourner Truth
Sojourner Truth was the self-given name, from 1843 onward, of Isabella Baumfree, an African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist.
Sojourner Truth was the self-given name, from 1843 onward, of Isabella Baumfree, an African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist.
Standpoint feminism
Standpoint feminism argues that feminist social science should be practiced from the standpoint of women or particular groups of women as some claim that they are better equipped to understand c...
Standpoint feminism argues that feminist social science should be practiced from the standpoint of women or particular groups of women as some claim that they are better equipped to understand c...
Stephen Symonds Foster
Stephen Symonds Foster (1809–1881) was a radical American abolitionist known for his dramatic and aggressive style of public speaking, and for his stance against those in the church who failed t...
Stephen Symonds Foster (1809–1881) was a radical American abolitionist known for his dramatic and aggressive style of public speaking, and for his stance against those in the church who failed t...
Suffragette
Suffragettes were members of women's suffrage movements in the late 19th and 20th century, particularly in the United Kingdom and United States.
Suffragettes were members of women's suffrage movements in the late 19th and 20th century, particularly in the United Kingdom and United States.
Swedish Society for Woman Suffrage
The Swedish Society for Woman Suffrage, or LKPR, was a part of the general Suffrage movement and the national society for woman suffrage in Sweden.
The Swedish Society for Woman Suffrage, or LKPR, was a part of the general Suffrage movement and the national society for woman suffrage in Sweden.
Sylvia Pankhurst
Estelle Sylvia Pankhurst was an English campaigner for the suffragist movement in the United Kingdom.
Estelle Sylvia Pankhurst was an English campaigner for the suffragist movement in the United Kingdom.
The Dinner Party
The Dinner Party is an installation artwork by feminist artist Judy Chicago depicting place settings for 39 mythical and historical famous women.
The Dinner Party is an installation artwork by feminist artist Judy Chicago depicting place settings for 39 mythical and historical famous women.
The Furies Collective
The Furies Collective began in Washington, D.C. in the summer of 1971 to give a voice to lesbian separatism through its newspaper, The Furies.
The Furies Collective began in Washington, D.C. in the summer of 1971 to give a voice to lesbian separatism through its newspaper, The Furies.
The Magdalene Sisters
The Magdalene Sisters is a 2002 film written and directed by Peter Mullan, about 4 teenage girls who were sent to Magdalene Asylums,, homes for women who were labelled as "fallen" by their f...
The Magdalene Sisters is a 2002 film written and directed by Peter Mullan, about 4 teenage girls who were sent to Magdalene Asylums,, homes for women who were labelled as "fallen" by their f...
The Second Stage
The Second Stage is a 1981 book by American feminist, activist and writer Betty Friedan, best known for her earlier book The Feminine Mystique.
The Second Stage is a 1981 book by American feminist, activist and writer Betty Friedan, best known for her earlier book The Feminine Mystique.
The woman question
The Woman Question is a phrase usually used in connection with a social change in the later half of the nineteenth century which questioned the fundamental roles of women in countries such as th...
The Woman Question is a phrase usually used in connection with a social change in the later half of the nineteenth century which questioned the fundamental roles of women in countries such as th...
Theodora (wife of Justinian I)
Theodora I, was empress of the Roman Empire and the wife of Emperor Justinian I. Like her husband, she is a saint in the Orthodox Church, commemorated on 14 November.
Theodora I, was empress of the Roman Empire and the wife of Emperor Justinian I. Like her husband, she is a saint in the Orthodox Church, commemorated on 14 November.
Vesuviennes
The Vesuviennes were a radical feminist group that existed in France in the middle of the 19th century.
The Vesuviennes were a radical feminist group that existed in France in the middle of the 19th century.
Veteran Feminists of America
Veteran Feminists of America is a non-profit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, for veterans of the Second Wave of the feminist movement.
Veteran Feminists of America is a non-profit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, for veterans of the Second Wave of the feminist movement.
Wil van Gogh
Willemina Jacoba van Gogh (March 16, 1862 - May 17, 1941), called Wil, was the youngest sister of the artist Vincent van Gogh and the art dealer Theo van Gogh.
Willemina Jacoba van Gogh (March 16, 1862 - May 17, 1941), called Wil, was the youngest sister of the artist Vincent van Gogh and the art dealer Theo van Gogh.
Women's Centennial Congress
The Women's Centennial Congress was organized by Carrie Chapman Catt and held at the Astor Hotel on November 25-27, 1940 to celebrate a century of female progress.
The Women's Centennial Congress was organized by Carrie Chapman Catt and held at the Astor Hotel on November 25-27, 1940 to celebrate a century of female progress.
Women's suffrage
Women's suffrage or woman suffrage is the right of women to vote and to run for office.
Women's suffrage or woman suffrage is the right of women to vote and to run for office.
Women's suffrage in Australia
Women's suffrage in Australia began to be established during the late 19th century, beginning with the colonial Parliament of South Australia in 1895.
Women's suffrage in Australia began to be established during the late 19th century, beginning with the colonial Parliament of South Australia in 1895.
Women's suffrage in Switzerland
Women's suffrage in Switzerland was introduced at the federal level for the first time after the February 7, 1971, voting in a proportion that was the exact inverse of that reported at the time ...
Women's suffrage in Switzerland was introduced at the federal level for the first time after the February 7, 1971, voting in a proportion that was the exact inverse of that reported at the time ...
Womyn
"Womyn" is one of a number of alternative spellings of the word "women" used by some feminist writers.
"Womyn" is one of a number of alternative spellings of the word "women" used by some feminist writers.
World's Congress of Representative Women
The World's Congress of Representative Women was a week-long convention for the voicing of women's concerns, held within the World's Columbian Exposition (Chicago World's Fair) in May 1893.
The World's Congress of Representative Women was a week-long convention for the voicing of women's concerns, held within the World's Columbian Exposition (Chicago World's Fair) in May 1893.