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SECTION 9
Women and Historical Biography
The study of women across time highlights not only the history of a minority but also biography itself and the ways in which a group disenfranchised from power can circumvent traditional authority and assert itself. In particular, the biographies of famous women like the Egyptian pharaoh Hatshepsut, the Byzantine Empress Theodora and Saint Joan of Arc show well the obstacles that have confronted women in their arduous quest for equality and empowerment. But in the end, the difficulties facing women are perhaps best seen not in what-really-happened but invented history, the myth of the fictional Greek queen Clytemnestra who serves as the archetype of power-hungry women. All in all, the insights gained from examining the lives of Western Civilization's leading ladies hint at the rewards gained from studying biography in general and the history of any minority. |
People, Places, Events and Terms To Know:
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-Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings Women have always played an active role in history. Explore some of the historical women and contemporary newsmakers that continue to impact the world. New biographies are added regularly, so check back to discover inspiring new stories!Biography Sarah Josepha HaleSarah Josepha Hale is best known for creating the nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” Her influence can also be seen in historic sites and a national holiday still widely celebrated today. READ MOREBiography Margaret Ives AbbottImagine being the first woman to win an Olympic event for the United States, but never knowing that you had done so. This is what happened to Margaret Ives Abbott. READ MOREBiography Elizabeth KeckleyBorn into slavery, Elizabeth Keckley’s story is one of perseverance and ingenuity in the • Biographies
-Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings Women have always played an active role in history. Explore some of the historical women and contemporary newsmakers that continue to impact the world. New biographies are added regularly, so check back to discover inspiring new stories!Biography Stacey AbramsAbrams is now one of the most prominent African American female politicians in the United States. READ MOREBiography Jane AddamsA progressive social reformer and activist, Jane Addams was on the frontline of the settlement house movement and was the first American woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize. READ MOREBiography Toshiko AkiyoshiToshiko Akiyoshi changed the face of jazz music over her year career. As one of few women and Asian musicians in the jazz world, Akiyoshi infused Japanese culture, sounds, and instruments into |