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The roots of feminism were planted millennia ago; we must understand feminism throughout history to contemplate how much farther we can go.

A Women-Led Movement That Banned Spitting In New York
If you lived in the early 20th century America, the leading cause of death in the country was not a heart attack, right? It wasn’t cardiac cardiovascular stuff. It wasn’t cancer. Instead, it was tuberculosis. Public health experts of the time were aware that spitting could function as a vector of contagion.
By Blessing Akpan5 years ago in Viva
British Nurse Edith Cavell Executed by German Firing Squad
British nurse Edith Cavell was working in occupied Belgium when she was executed by the Germans on October 12, 1915. Cavell admitted to harboring and helping Allied soldiers and men of military age to escape German forces. She was signing her death warrant. The American and Spanish Ambassadors made frantic attempts to save Edith, but they were not successful.
By Kathy Copeland Padden5 years ago in Viva
1889 The Settlement House
Through her journal writing, books, newspaper columns, and volumes of letters to those who helped fund, represent, and endorse the cause of Hull House ideals, she left proof of what she did. She was a woman who had nothing to lose yet she could have lost it all for those she fought for from those she fought against. Immigration, low-income families, children, pregnant women, people with disabilities, the elderly, neglected babies, and other issues that were brought to her attention made her job worth the struggle and the barriers that tried to stop her only made her stronger.
By Betty Boon5 years ago in Viva
The Original Blonde Bombshell
"I believe in censorship. I made a fortune out of it." — Mae West Before Marilyn, before Bardot, before Madonna, there was the original blonde bombshell, Mae West. She single-handedly and effortlessly created a Hollywood archetype just by being her wonderfully sassy self.
By Kathy Copeland Padden5 years ago in Viva
Badass Historical Women, You Probably has Never known Of!
These women may not be household names but are sure to make history. Welcome to today's article and today we will be counting down our selection of Top 10 Women in History that you may have never heard of. Sultan's daughter Noor was born a giant. In this list, we take a look at women who are known for their good achievements but who may be slippery under your radar. So let's get started.
By saurab sharma5 years ago in Viva
Unsinkable Women: Wonder Woman who survived 3 shipwrecks including the Titanic!
We all know about the sinking of the Titanic at sea as well as the many ships that sank. This was largely due to the absence of major scientific discoveries about the sea. A person is very lucky to have survived a shipwreck. But a woman has been involved in not one, not two but three shipwrecks. He has survived all of that. We are going to see in full in this post just about that girl.
By THIYAKU5 years ago in Viva
Anthology of Ancient Heroines
Who was she? If you’ve even heard of the name Kubaba, you might be familiar with the goddess Kubaba, but did you know she was probably a real person before she was deified? Not only that, she may be the first recorded woman ruler. Queen Puabi and another unknown Sumerian Queen who was discovered on a very intricate alabaster plaque may predate Kubaba. Then again, maybe the queen on the plaque is Kubaba. Unlike some other theorists, I do not believe Kubaba married into her position. The Sumerian King List refers to her as lugal (king) and not eresh (queen consort). She is the only woman in the Sumerian King List. There is not a lot of information about Kubaba readily available, but here are some other factoids I was able to gather:
By Jennifer Thomas5 years ago in Viva
Do we still need Feminist Sociology?
TW: R*pe and FGM It has been over a century since Emily Wilding Davison jumped in front of King George V’s horse at Epsom Derby in 1913. A woman so passionate about gender equality that she gave up her life for the cause. Since then, women’s rights have dramatically improved. From being able to vote to control over family planning, equality during a divorce settlement to the right to an education, women across the globe are slowly but surely becoming more empowered by the day. In this essay I will discuss why feminist sociology is still needed in today’s society, most specifically centred around the taboo subject of rape.
By F B Twiss5 years ago in Viva
Palestinian Women, A history full Of Sacrifices
Leila Khaled Leila Khaled Leila is a Palestinian refugee and member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. In 1969, she hijacked an israelian airplane -the TWA flight 840- and changed its path to Syria. By that, she came the first woman to take such a courageous step.
By Raghad Khaled5 years ago in Viva
Anne Boleyn
I remember, as a child, going to visit the Tower of London with my parents. I was always fascinated with British history, and the Tudors in particular. It was there that I first learned about Anne Boleyn, and she's been floating in the back of my mind like a ghost ever since.
By Mabel Holes5 years ago in Viva
"Thatcher: The suitable suit for British Nation"
"Thatcher: The suitable suit for British Nation” Two- score years ago, Britain first female prime minister Margaret Thatcher won office after winning an election victory for her conservative party. Upon entering 10 Downing Street for the first time as a premier, Thatcher recited the famous prayer of saint Francis asking that: " Where there is discord, may we bring harmony"
By Philip Ebuluofor5 years ago in Viva
Sexual Abuse of S.Baartman
Sara's life was of hardship. She was born in 1789 in the Camdeboo valley in the eastern part of the Cape Colony in South Africa. It is commonly thought she was born in the Gamtoos valley, but she moved there with her family only years after her birth.
By iamnjabulo5 years ago in Viva