Women Women Anita Kanter of Santa Monica, California, was an outstanding American amateur tennis player in the 1950s. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anita Kanter"
Born and raised in Hinsdale, NH, Anna Marsh, widow of physician Perley Marsh, is responsible for the creation of the Brattleboro Retreat, originally known as the Vermont Asylum for the Insane She was the first woman credited with started a hospital for the mentally ill. She was responsible for selecting the trustees before her death. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anna Marsh"
The bearded woman has been a phenomenon of legend, curiosity, ridicule and more recently political statement. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bearded woman"
A bimbo is a term that emerged in the English language in the late 20th century as a popular term for a stupid and pliable woman. As it derives from Italian language words of male gender, it first emerged into English referring to stupid men; though it now is understood to connote a woman unless one says "male bimbo" (sometimes modified to "himbo" or "mimbo"). Some still prefer the explicitly female variant bimbette, which has also entered The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language. Others distinguish between the words to use "bimbette" to mean a woman either younger or stupider than a "bimbo". The word "bimbo" is sometimes interpreted as the backronym " body impressive, brain optional". ...more on Wikipedia about "Bimbo"
Carol Downer is a feminist from the United States. She, along with Lorraine Rothman formed the Feminist Women's Health Center ** in 1971. Downer and Rothman promoted self-cervical exams and promoted non-professional abortions. ...more on Wikipedia about "Carol Downer"
The classic female blues spanned from 1920 to 1929 with its peak from 1923 to 1925. The most popular of these singers were Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Mamie Smith, Ethel Waters, Ida Cox, Victoria Spivey, Sippie Wallace, Alberta Hunter, Clara Smith, Edith Wilson, Trixie Smith, Lucille Hegimen and Bertha “Chippie” Hill. Hundreds of others recorded including Lizzie Miles, Sara Martin, Rosa Henderson, Martha Copeland, Bessie Jackson (Lucille Bogan), Edith Johnson, Katherine Baker, Margaret Johnson, Hattie Burleson, Madlyn Davis, Ivy Smith, Alberta Brown, Gladys Bentley, Billie and Ida Goodson, Fannie May Goosby, Bernice Edwards and Florence Mills. ...more on Wikipedia about "Classic female blues"
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A Diva is a term used to describe a distinguished female opera singer, but now also refers to a popular female performer of non-operatic works. The term was originally used to describe a woman of rare, outstanding talent, but many believe the word is currently overused, especially in the media, to describe any female performer who has experienced even a modicum of success. The term derives from an Italian word meaning " goddess", which, in turn derives from the feminine form of a Latin word divus, meaning "divine one". ...more on Wikipedia about "Diva"
A dominatrix or mistress is a woman who takes the dominant role in bondage and discipline, domination and submission and/or sado-masochistic sexual practices, which are commonly abbreviated as BDSM. The male equivalent is master. A common form of address for a submissive to a dominatrix is "Mistress" or "Ma'am". Note that a dominatrix does not necessarily dominate a male partner; a dominatrix may well have a female submissive. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dominatrix"
Though the majority of suicide bombers were and are male, female suicide bombers have carried out a number of attacks since 1985. ...more on Wikipedia about "Female suicide bomber"
Feminism is a diverse collection of social theories, political movements, and moral philosophies, largely motivated by or concerning the experiences of women, especially in terms of their social, political, and economic situation. As a social movement, feminism largely focuses on limiting or eradicating gender inequality and promoting women's rights, interests, and issues in society. It also embraces greater opportunity for men to transcend the narrow gender roles and norms of masculinity that have traditionally confined them. ...more on Wikipedia about "Feminism"
The term flapper in the 1920s, referred to a "new breed" of young women who wore short skirts, bobbed their hair, listened to jazz and flaunted their disdain for what was then considered "decent" behavior. The flappers were seen as brash in their time for wearing makeup, drinking hard liquor and smoking. ...more on Wikipedia about "Flapper"
The Gibson Girl was the personification of the feminine ideal as portrayed in the satirical illustrated stories created by illustrator Charles Dana Gibson during the first 15 years of the twentieth century. ...more on Wikipedia about "Gibson Girl"
A girl is a young female human, as opposed to a boy, a young male human. The age at which a female person transitions from girl to woman varies in different societies, typically the transition from adolescence to maturity is taken to occur in the late teens. ...more on Wikipedia about "Girl"
Goodwife, usually abbreviated Goody, is a courtesy title of married women, formerly used where Missus (Mrs.) would be used today. Its male counterpart is Goodman. ...more on Wikipedia about "Goodwife"
The Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance has been awarded since 1966. The award had several minor name changes: ...more on Wikipedia about "Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance"
The history of abortion dates back to ancient times and has impacted men and women in a variety of ways in different times and places. Historically, it is unclear how often the ethics of abortion (induced abortion) was discussed, but under Christian influence the West generally frowned on abortion. By the late 19th century many nations had passed laws that banned abortion. In the later half of the 20th century some nations began to legalize abortion. This controversial subject has sparked heated debate and in some cases even violence. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of abortion"
International Women's Day, or International Woman's Day (IWD), is marked on 8 March every year. It is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women. Among other relevant historic events, it commemorates the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire ( New York, 1911), where over 140 women lost their lives. ...more on Wikipedia about "International Women's Day"
Ladies who lunch is a phrase to describe well-off women who meet for lunch socially, normally during the working week. Typically the women involved are married and non-working. Normally the lunch is in a restaurant, perhaps in a department store during shopping. Sometimes there is the pretext of raising money for charity. "Ladies who lunch" were memorably skewered in Stephen Sondheim's Company. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ladies who lunch"
A lady is a woman who is the counterpart of a lord; or, the counterpart of a gentleman. The term Lady can be used as a title. ...more on Wikipedia about "Lady"
The Legal rights of women refers to the social and human rights of women. One of the first women's rights declarations was the Declaration of Sentiments. From women's involvement within the abolition movements, women of the early 1800s became aware of the male dominance in society. From then on women struggled for equality, and were largely rewarded. ...more on Wikipedia about "Legal rights of women"
Lesbian describes a homosexual woman. The term can be used either as a noun or as an adjective. ...more on Wikipedia about "Lesbian"
This is a list of famous women in history. It consists of women who are considered famous or notable in a historical context. ...more on Wikipedia about "List of famous women in history"
This is a list of U.S. counties which are named for women. Items may be listed in more than one category. ...more on Wikipedia about "List of U.S. counties named after women"
Look for the Woman: A Narrative Encyclopedia of Female Poisoners, Kidnappers, Thieves, Extortionists, Terrorists, Swindlers and Spies from Elizabethan Times to the Present is a true crime anthology compiled and edited by Jay Robert Nash. ...more on Wikipedia about "Look For the Woman"
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