Womens History Month 2011

A Trailblazing, Feminist Beauty Queen

Hilary Levey Friedman | Posted 11.17.2011

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Hilary Levey Friedman

Last week women around the world observed the 100th celebration of International Women's Day. One woman not discussed was Jean Bartel, Miss America 1943, who passed away on Sunday night.

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Is It Time To Drop The 'Mrs.'?

Barbara Hannah Grufferman | Posted 11.17.2011

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Barbara Hannah Grufferman

Is it okay to just let every woman choose for herself? What if she has chosen, but others continue to refer to her by a different and unwanted title? Has the roar of women turned into a whimper?

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America's Working Women: Stress, Health and Well-Being

BJ Gallagher | Posted 11.17.2011

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BJ Gallagher

March 8th is the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, which seems like the perfect occasion to get the scoop on the "State of America's Working Women."

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10 Reasons We Need International Women's Day

Rebecca Price | Posted 11.17.2011

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Rebecca Price

While women's history and women's rights have made leaps and bounds over the centuries, there are still injustices, atrocities and violent acts against women everyday.

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International Women's Day: Reflections from Natalie Portman, Maya Angelou and Other Renowned Women

Marianne Schnall | Posted 11.17.2011

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Marianne Schnall

To help celebrate this centenary of International Women's Day, I went through my interviews and compiled a selection of quotes to remind us why we all benefit when we stand up to empower women and girls.

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International Women's Day: Who Inspires You?

The Huffington Post | Posted 11.17.2011

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March 8 marks the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, a celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women past and p...

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Celebate International Women's Day By Honoring The Oldest Woman You Know

Kari Henley | Posted 11.17.2011

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Kari Henley

Have you ever heard of International Women's Day? I hadn't, until last year, and I have been interested in women's studies all my life.

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Women's History Month: 'Our History Is Our Strength'

The Huffington Post | Posted 11.17.2011

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March is Women's History Month, a celebration honoring women's contributions in the arts and sciences, as well as their efforts in the struggle for eq...

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