Gender, in common usage, refers to the differences between men and women. Encyclopædia Britannica notes that gender identity is “an individual’s self-conception as being male or female, as distinguished from actual biological sex.” Although gender is commonly used interchangeably with sex, within the social sciences it often refers to specifically social differences, known as gender […]
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Feminism
Feminism comprises of a number of social, cultural and political movements, theories and moral philosophies concerned with gender inequalities and equal rights for women. Table of Contents 1 History 2 Impact and Focus 3 See Also 4 External Links History According to some researchers, the history of feminism can be divided into three distinct waves. […]
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Rural Women and Development
Rural women form the backbone of the agricultural labour force across much of the developing world. Globally, in 2009, more than a third of the female workforce was engaged in agriculture, while in regions like Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, more than 60 per cent of all female employment is in this sector.ILO. 2009. Global […]
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Nelly Sachs
Nelly Sachs, (10 December 1891–12 May 1970) was a German poet and dramatist whose Nazi experience transformed her into a poignant spokesperson for the grief and yearnings of her fellow Jews. She won the in 1966. Table of Contents 1 Early Life 2 Rise of the Nazis and Emigration to Sweden 3 Poetry Style 4 […]
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National Women’s Hall of Fame
The National Women’s Hall of Fame is located in Seneca Falls, New York. Established in 1969, it is committed to honoring women of distinguished achievement in the . Table of Contents 1 About 2 Selection Criteria 3 Reference 4 See Also About The National Women’s Hall of Fame, a not-for-profit educational institute, has inducted 236 […]
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