LibGuides: Virtual Displays: Women's Equality

From demanding equal pay to breaking stereotypes, women have shaped history through resilience and grit. Discover the stories behind the struggle—and the legacy still unfolding today.

Getting Married by August Strindberg
ISBN: 9780670337606

Publication Date: 1973-03-23

Never one to shy away from incendiary topics or controversial stances, Swedish writer August Strindberg tackles a series of tough issues in the engaging short stories collected in Married. Strindberg's life-like characters grapple with and debate issues ranging from racial discrimination to the education of women.
The Elements of Marie Curie by Dava Sobel
ISBN: 9780802163820

Publication Date: 2024-10-08

"Even now, nearly a century after her death, Marie Curie remains the only female scientist most people can name," writes Dava Sobel at the opening of her shining portrait of the sole Nobel laureate decorated in two separate fields of science--Physics in 1903 with her husband Pierre and Chemistry by herself in 1911. And yet, Sobel makes clear, as brilliant and creative as she was in the laboratory, Marie Curie was equally passionate outside it. For decades the only woman in the room at international scientific gatherings that probed new theories about the interior of the atom, Marie Curie traveled far and wide, despite constant illness, to share the secrets of radioactivity, a term she coined. Her two triumphant tours of the United States won her admirers for her modesty even as she was mobbed at every stop; her daughters, in Ève's later recollection, "discovered all at once what the retiring woman with whom they had always lived meant to the world."
Formidable by Elisabeth Griffith
ISBN: 9781639361892

Publication Date: 2022-08-02

"An essential history of the struggle by both Black and white women to achieve their equal rights."--Hillary Rodham Clinton The Nineteenth Amendment was an incomplete victory. Black and white women fought hard for voting rights and doubled the number of eligible voters, but the amendment did not enfranchise all women, or even protect the rights of those women. Black women wanted the rights enjoyed by whites. They wanted to protect their communities from racial violence and discrimination. Theirs was not only a women's movement. White women wanted to be equal to white men. They sought equal legal rights, political power, safeguards for working women and immigrants, and an end to confining social structures.
Suffrage by Ellen Carol DuBois
ISBN: 9781501165160

Publication Date: 2020-02-25

DuBois follows women's efforts to use their voting rights to win political office, increase their voting strength, and pass laws banning child labor, ensuring maternal health, and securing greater equality for women.
Women and Other Monsters by Jess Zimmerman
ISBN: 9780807055540

Publication Date: 2022-03-08

A fresh cultural analysis of female monsters from Greek mythology, and an invitation for all women to reclaim these stories as inspiration for a more wild, more "monstrous" version of feminism.
The Future of Women's Rights by Joanna Kerr
ISBN: 9781842774595

Publication Date: 2004-09-01

The remarkable array of women's activists and leaders from different parts of the world assembled for the dialogue in this volume are deeply concerned at the recent emergence of various trends that may threaten the ongoing work of women's movements in advancing gender equality, women's human rights and sustainable human development.
Half the Sky by Nicholas D. Kristof; Sheryl WuDunn
ISBN: 9780307387097

Publication Date: 2010-06-01

A passionate call to arms against our era's most pervasive human rights violation--the oppression of women and girls in the developing world. From the bestselling authors of Tightrope, two of our most fiercely moral voices Pulitzer Prize winners Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn as our guides, we undertake an odyssey through Africa and Asia to meet the extraordinary women struggling there, among them a Cambodian teenager sold into sex slavery and an Ethiopian woman who suffered devastating injuries in childbirth.Deeply felt, pragmatic, and inspirational, Half the Sky is essential reading for every global citizen.
Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman by Robert K. Massie
ISBN: 9780679456728

Publication Date: 2011-11-08

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and The Romanovs returns with another masterpiece of narrative biography, the extraordinary story of an obscure young German princess who traveled to Russia at fourteen and rose to become one of the most remarkable, powerful, and captivating women in history. Catherine's family, friends, ministers, generals, lovers, and enemies--all are here, vividly described.
Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
ISBN: 9780385349949

Publication Date: 2013-03-11

In her famed TED talk, Sheryl Sandberg described how women unintentionally hold themselves back in their careers. Her talk, which has been viewed more than eleven million times, encouraged women to "sit at the table," seek challenges, take risks, and pursue their goals with gusto. Lean In continues that conversation, combining personal anecdotes, hard data, and compelling research to change the conversation from what women can't do to what they can.

Women's Rights to Social Security and Social Protection by Beth Goldblatt (Editor); Lucie Lamarche (Editor)
ISBN: 9781849469760

Publication Date: 2014-10-23

This collection examines the human rights to social security and social protection from a women's rights perspective. The contributors stress the need to address women's poverty and exclusion within a human rights framework that takes account of gender.
Women and Nation-Building by Cheryl Benard
ISBN: 9781281430311

Publication Date: 2008-01-01

This study examines gender-specific impacts of conflict and post-conflict and the ways in which events in these contexts may affect women differently than they affect men. It analyzes the roles of women in the nation-building process and considers outcomes that might occur if current practices were modified.
Alice Paul by Christine Lunardini
ISBN: 9780813347622

Publication Date: 2012-11-06

Alice Paul: Equality for Women shows the dominant and unwavering role Paul played in the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, granting the vote to American women. The dramatic details of Paul's imprisonment and solitary confinement, hunger strike, and force-feeding at the hands of the U.S. government illustrate her fierce devotion to the cause she spent her life promoting.
Winning for Women by Iola Mathews
ISBN: 9781925835168

Publication Date: 2019-05-01

What was it like to be involved in the heady days of 'second wave' feminism in Australia, when the role of women at home and at work changed decisively?
Dolores Huerta by Linda Barghoorn
ISBN: 9781427119179

Publication Date: 2017-02-01

Championing equal rights for all people regardless of gender, race, and economic class, Dolores Huerta is a globally recognized icon in the fight for social justice. This book explores Huertas inspiring story, focusing on her courage and perseverance as an advocate for the working poor, womens rights, and rights for immigrant communities. As a co-founder of the United Farm Workers union and president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation, she continues to make positive strides for equal rights and inspire people everywhere to stand up for what they believe.
Votes for Women! the American Woman Suffrage Movement and the Nineteenth Amendment by Marion W. Roydhouse
ISBN: 9781440836701

Publication Date: 2020-07-08

This contextual narrative of the 70-year history of the woman suffrage movement in the United States demonstrates how an important mass political and social movement coalesced into a political force despite class, racial, ethnic, religious, and regional barriers.
A Class by Herself by Nancy Woloch
ISBN: 9781400866366

Publication Date: 2015-04-20

A Class by Herself explores the historical role and influence of protective legislation for American women workers, both as a step toward modern labor standards and as a barrier to equal rights. Spanning the twentieth century, the book tracks the rise and fall of women-only state protective laws--such as maximum hour laws, minimum wage laws, and night work laws--from their roots in progressive reform through the passage of New Deal labor law to the feminist attack on single-sex protective laws in the 1960s and 1970s.

🌍 #MeToo: A Global Movement for Women’s Equality

Global Fund for Women – #MeToo
You’ve likely heard of the #MeToo movement, but did you know it’s part of a much larger global effort to fight for women’s rights, equality, and justice?

The #MeToo movement is not just a U.S.-based initiative—it’s a worldwide call to action against sexual violence, discrimination, and systemic injustice. It stands for all people who have experienced gender-based harm, particularly women and girls, and pushes for structural change on a global level.

This site dives into the heart of the movement—its origins, its impact, and most importantly, how you can support women’s equality around the world. Whether you're looking to learn, reflect, or take action, this resource is a valuable part of understanding the fight for gender justice.

🌐 Beyond the Hashtag: Taking Real Action for Women’s Equality

UN Women – What We Do
Ever feel like reposting a hashtag or sharing a story online isn’t enough? Do you want to do more—really do more—for women’s rights around the world?

UN Women is an international organization that’s been creating lasting change for over 15 years. Their work goes far beyond emergency aid during wars or disasters. They focus on long-term community transformation—through listening, learning, and implementing real solutions that empower women and girls.

This isn’t just about awareness—it’s about action. And while change takes time, it can lead to powerful, sustainable outcomes. If you’re ready to move from awareness to impact, this site is a great place to start.

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Do you remember watching Mary Poppins as a child, gathered with family and friends?
There’s a particular scene that might have seemed playful or even silly—Mrs. Banks proudly waving a “Votes for Women” sash as she sings her suffragette anthem. But beneath the humor lies a glimpse into a much bigger story: the real-life movement of women who stood up, spoke out, and sacrificed to demand the same rights as their male counterparts.

Winifred Banks | Disney Wiki | Fandom

🎥 Voices of Change: A Visual Journey into Women’s Equality

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This video offers a poignant look at the global movement for women's equality, featuring real stories and powerful visuals that underscore the urgency and impact of gender justice.

It's more than just a video—it's a call to action. As you watch, consider how these stories resonate with your own experiences and how you can contribute to the ongoing fight for equality.

Books that feel like “Labour” by Paris Paloma : r/BooksThatFeelLikeThis

Virtual Displays: Women's Equality

🌍 #MeToo: A Global Movement for Women’s Equality

🌐 Beyond the Hashtag: Taking Real Action for Women’s Equality

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