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Women s History Month
Why Women s History?
Women s contributions and accomplishments have largely been overlooked and consequently omitted from mainstream culture. The National Women s History Museum helps fill that void. To this end, the Museum serves to place women s history within current historical narratives because inclusive history is good history.
About Women s History Month
Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Women’s
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The Decline of Domestic Help
The absence of maids exploited, largely invisible workers who decades ago made keeping a house in order look much easier is one of the biggest reasons today’s middle-class families feel stretched for time.
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For centuries, a woman’s social status was clear-cut: Either she had a maid or she was one. Servants often live-ins who did the bulk of the cooking, laundry, and child care were an indispensable part of life for virtually everyone who wasn’t a domestic worker him- or herself.
Live-in maids, though, are now an anachronism their outfits are more often seen as Halloween costumes or part of sexual role-plays. The fact that servants used to be a fixture of domestic life and are now reserved for the wealthy is one of the key, but little discussed, reasons contemporary middle-class men and women feel overwhelmed by responsibilities. The receding presence of hired help has been accompanied by tremendous and long-overdue
Here’s what you should check out this holiday weekend:
Who do you trust?: So you’re in love. But how do you know if it’s real? Obviously, by learning how to spot a liar. The Spy Museum’s Valentine’s Day virtual happy hour will dig into the history of lie detection, from polygraphs to reading body language. It’s valuable knowledge, but let’s hope you never have to use it. Thursday 2/11 at 5 PM; Free, register here (required).
Make a spread: Impress your friends, family, or date with a DIY food board with help from a workshop hosted by Shop Made in DC. Taylor Kate Elkow of Buttercream & Burrata will lead two lessons this weekend with food kits you can pick up or get delivered. On Saturday, celebrate Galentine’s Day with a special brunch board (mimosas included); on Sunday, join Elkow for a Valentine’s themed charcuterie board workshop. Brunch: Saturday 2/13 at 2 PM; $100, buy tickets here. Charcuterie: Sunday 2/14 at 6 PM; $100, buy tickets here.
The Real-Life Stories Of Women Who Led Native American Tribes Diana Walker/Getty Images
By Sarah Crocker/Feb. 11, 2021 12:43 pm EDT
According to the National Conference fo State Legislatures, there are currently 574 federally recognized Native American tribes. That matter, along with the fact that there are thousands of years of history amongst these many tribes and groups, means that there is a wealth of tales and records of Native American leaders. Given the wide array of cultures involved, it s also worth noting that not every one of these leaders were men. In fact, as the American Museum of Natural History reports, the division of labor by gender often varied quite a bit depending on the tribe in question. Few tribes, even after contact with European settlers, fell totally in line with the hierarchical and patriarchal roles espoused by many whites.