Born over 100 years before women even received the right to vote, Jane Grey Swisshelm was an influential figure in the 19th century. She worked as an anti-slavery advocate and was a proud supporter of women’s equality. Swisshelm fought for women’s right to own property, leading to the proposal of the Pennsylvania Married Woman’s Property Law. […]
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Without Chinese contributions to western society, news-printing and the spreading of news may have been delayed by many years. Ts’ ai Lu of the Chinese imperial court invented paper in A.D. 105. Others around this time may have attempted to create paper, but many were using raw silk. Ts’ai Lu was able to find cheaper […]
Women are a popular topic in the upcoming 2012 election. Looking at the role women have historically played in the media and the role they are fulfilling today can bring us perspective on how the media can influence public opinion, especially with issues concerning women. The media, especially during election season, can have a huge impact on opinion, […]
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Tags: Ida B. Wells, Janelle Germanos, JanelleGermanos, suffragemovement, women in the media
Tags: Ida B. Wells, Janelle Germanos, JanelleGermanos, suffragemovement, women in the media