Women of Note
Rosalind Cartwright: The Queen of Dreams
I became curious about the difference in the dreams of those who recovered from depression on their own and those who did not. This started me on a series of studies of people going through a particular emotional problem — divorce. After studying 150 people over a period of years, I discovered that dreams have a specific function: In the healthy person, dreams regulate mood. In some depressed people, the dreams are self-correcting over time, but other people need additional help. more »
The Web Collaboration Project at the Center for the Historical Study of Women and Gender
As part of a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Center for the Historical Study of Women and Gender collaborated with Women's History faculty from twelve institutions across the country. That gave students the opportunity to do research on women in social movements in the US more »
Changing the Face of Medicine
Over the last 150 years, thousands of women have pursued a medical degree, have practiced medicine, conducted research, and lived full and rich lives. Their stories and their careers inspire each succeeding generation of women as they open doors, make new discoveries, and change the face of medicine. more »
Via the White House: The Council on Women and Girls Blog
In addition to the Affordable Care Act, the Council fought hard to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act and although it was defeated, we will continue to advocate for equal pay for women. In addition to the Affordable Care Act, the Council fought hard to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act and although it was defeated, we will continue to advocate for equal pay for women more »