Vital Role Of Women In American History

Women generally have had fewer career opportunities and rights than men throughout history. Wifehood and parenting were seen as the most important work for a woman. However, as time passed, women in most nations won the right to vote in the 20th century and increased their educational and job opportunities. And perhaps most importantly, they fought for an accomplished reevaluation of traditional views of their role in society.

This post aims to shed light on Women’s History Month, a few notable achievements made by American women in the past, and the celebration of Women’s History Month.

What Is Women’s History Month?

Women’s History Month is an honorary observance in March to recognize the many consistently and undervalued accomplishments of women throughout American history.

Various organizations, libraries, and school programs organize special events, including a parade, essay competitions, and presentations about influential women.

History Of Women’s History Month

Women’s history was largely unknown to the general public until the 1970s. To address this knowledge gap, the Education Task Force of Sonoma County planned and executed a “Women’s History Week” celebration in 1978. The date selected by organizers was March 8 to correspond with International Women’s Day. During the next few years, other cities joined Santa Rosa in celebrating Women’s History Week.

In 1980, U.S. President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. The week-long event officially became month-long in 1987 when Congress passed a resolution designating March as Women’s History Month and celebrated in the U.S. every March since.

A Look At The Achievements Of Women In The American History

There have been times when women have seen their achievements overlooked or neglected throughout American history. Women’s History Month gives those women a chance to celebrate their contributions and educate millions about everything women have done for their country.

Among the countless contributions women have made, below are a few honorable mentions:

1898: Madame Marie Curie becomes the first woman to receive Nobel Prize.
1920: Women in the U.S. are given the right to vote.
1928: Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to cross the Atlantic in an airplane.
1941: Women served in the armed forces during World War II.
1966: Betty Goldstein Friedan founds the National Organization for Women (NOW).
1972: Katharine Graham becomes the first woman to become a Fortune 500 CEO.
1983: Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space.
1984: Joan Benoit wins the first women’s Olympic Marathon.

What To Do During Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month commemorates and honors the visionary and pioneering women who worked for equality for the women of today and in the future.

Here are a few ways everyone can participate in Women’s History Month:

Educating yourself on the achievements of different women
Raise awareness about women’s equality
Promote gender equality
Fundraise female-focused NGOs

Conclusion

The most wonderful part about Women’s History Month is the demystifying of the myths of the natural inferiority of women. Moreover, honoring women in history and supporting women and girls of the present isn’t just for a month. These are practices everyone can do all year long.

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