Posts tagged Women’s History Month

First wave feminism addressed women’s suffrage, rights to education, need to end Comstock laws and the early fight against gendered and restrictive dress. The red …

From the rise of second wave feminism to the introduction of intersectionality, the fight for gender equality has taken on many forms in contemporary history …

The Victorian age ushered in the first wave of feminism, which lasted until 1920, and activists focused on gaining the right to vote, creating equal …

The early modern era experienced the Renaissance and Reformation, French and American revolutions and the start of the modern feminist movement. Queen Elizabeth I took …

This Women’s History Month, ETSU students do not have to look far for female inspiration. ETSU’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academics, Kimberly McCorkle, …

Women in the Middle Ages had much of their lives dictated by the medieval church and feudal system, but some broke free of these strict …

When discussing ancient societies, many choose to focus on the men who founded civilization, but what about the women? Ancient Egypt was home to various …

This article is sponsored by Sodexo Women’s History Month, which takes place in March each year, celebrates the courage, brilliance and accomplishments of women across …

The one woman-show “Independence: The True Story of Dr. Mary Walker” highlights the military and medical career of a woman during the Civil War.  Actor …

Dr. Merry Noel Miller, professor of psychiatry and behavioral health at ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine, is no stranger to how detrimental mood and emotional …