Forgotten women



The truth is, it is far more likely that women have been forgotten than men. All you need to do is look at the last two thousand years for proof: the history of books are awash with dudes in togas or academic dress, pontificating on subjects like science, literature, and politics. When women do make a brief appearance, they're contextualized by their gender: here's the female Socrates! Put it this way: you never hear about the male Joan of Arc…….


-from Forgotten Women by Zing Tsjeng

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