Typically, women are of the female sex and inherit a pair of X chromosomes, one from each parent. Many women are capable of pregnancy and giving birth from puberty until menopause.

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Explore biographies and articles about women making history. Why Women's History? Women's contributions and accomplishments have largely been overlooked and consequently omitted …

The 19th Amendment guaranteed women’s right to vote, but the women who fought for decades for that right are often overlooked by history. Here are their stories.

Mar 11, 2025 · Learn about the history of women in the United States by exploring their stories through letters, photographs, film, and other primary sources. Explore the records featured …

Mar 9, 2025 · Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of proclamations celebrating Women's History in March. NPR readers share stories of the women who have made the biggest …

In the United States, women compete against women on the collegiate level, and there is a women ’s National Handicap competition. Occasionally a woman also acts as the fourth …

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In this article, we’ll explore 20 of the most important issues affecting women and girls today. #1. Unequal pay. For centuries, society has undervalued the work women perform. Women are …

Nov 5, 2025 · America is rapidly becoming the manosphere, but sure, let’s go after the “feminization” of culture.