Women typically have less facial and other body hair, have a higher body fat composition, and are on average shorter and less muscular than men. Women are at greater risk of certain …

Discover 100 women in history with achievements in the arts, astronomy, exploration, sciences, performance arts, sports, politics and government. Read these 100 profiles to learn how they …

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Explore biographies and articles about women making history. Why Women's History? Women's contributions and accomplishments have largely been overlooked and consequently omitted …

Jan 22, 1973 · The 19th Amendment guaranteed women’s right to vote, but the women who fought for decades for that right are often overlooked by history. Here are their stories.

Mar 11, 2025 · Learn about the history of women in the United States by exploring their stories through letters, photographs, film, and other primary sources. Explore the records featured …

Mar 25, 2019 · Part of the American Women series, this essay, by Susan Ware, traces the evolution and current status of the field of women's history, highlighting major research themes …

Oct 1, 2020 · Understanding women’s history is integral to understanding the American experience. Although often underrepresented in recorded histories, women helped build the …

In the United States, women compete against women on the collegiate level, and there is a women ’s National Handicap competition. Occasionally a woman also acts as the fourth …

All human development and human rights issues have gender dimensions. UN Women focuses on priority areas that are fundamental to women’s equality, and that can unlock progress …