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Oh look. Another lady fixing the things men broke...
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/10/if-you-fall-into-the-dialogue-of-the-far-right-the-far-right-wins-spains-deputy-pm-on-the-need-for-workers-rights?CMP=share_btn_url
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/10/if-you-fall-into-the-dialogue-of-the-far-right-the-far-right-wins-spains-deputy-pm-on-the-need-for-workers-rights?CMP=share_btn_url
MidnightSonneteer said:Oh look. Another lady fixing the things men broke...
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/10/if-you-fall-into-the-dialogue-of-the-far-right-the-far-right-wins-spains-deputy-pm-on-the-need-for-workers-rights?CMP=share_btn_url
Awesome article.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/10/if-you-fall-into-the-dialogue-of-the-far-right-the-far-right-wins-spains-deputy-pm-on-the-need-for-workers-rights?CMP=share_btn_url
Awesome article.
Remembering Hypatia of Alexandria
Women's history has a lot of dark moments, and one is of Hypatia.
Philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, scientist. “The most holy and revered philosopher”, “blessed lady”, and “divine guide”, as supposedly referred to by her students (MacLennan, 2011). She was the Daughter of Theon and philosopher of Alexandria, and defied convention in the late 4th century CE. It was rare for a woman to become educated in this time period.
Under the tutelage of her father and others, she was not only educated, but she also donned the philosopher’s cloak and taught many. In an ever-increasing atmosphere of cultural and political hostility towards paganism, her students included Christian and Pagan alike.
This is how, in a society that supposedly valued learning and philosophy, Hypatia of Alexandria should be remembered, as one of the last great thinkers of ancient Alexandria. There are some today who opine that she should also be the “first known woman in STEM”.
Unfortunately, her society did not see it that way. Instead, in the ever-present game of politics and power, Hypatia is not remembered for her remarkable life, but for the brutal and tragic means of her death. Although the exact day is unknown, some have reasoned that her murder occurred during the Lenten season and may have occurred on the 8th of March.
“She was brutally killed in March 415 AD, by a Christian mob, led by one Peter the Reader, because a rumor had it that she was the only obstacle to the reconciliation between Orestes the Prefect and the Archbishop of Alexandria.” ~Sarah Zielinski, Smithsonian Magazine
This is a tragic reminder that the many women who have defied convention and have tried to move society forward have also paid a heavy price for their outstanding works. So today, as we celebrate the women in our lives, across the globe and both in the past and present, let us remember and pay tribute to one woman in particular for her courage to stand up to political oppression in the name of education, philosophy, and science. 𓁟
“May your diving spirit and courage continue to guide and empower us all, but most especially the women in our lives.”
~ Fernando P Tirado
Continuing Women's History Month -
Meanwhile, in Mexico, we have the embodiment of the Divine Feminine as the head of state — PhD energy engineer, climate advocate, LGBTQ champion, mother, and feminist President Claudia Sheinbaum.
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Last June, she was elected in a landslide victory, defeating Xóchitl Gálvez, a woman, who was the main other candidate.
This photo on International Women’s Day shows La Presidenta honoring Mexico’s Indigenous women.
Ahavati said:Continuing Women's History Month -
Meanwhile, in Mexico, we have the embodiment of the Divine Feminine as the head of state — PhD energy engineer, climate advocate, LGBTQ champion, mother, and feminist President Claudia Sheinbaum.
.
Last June, she was elected in a landslide victory, defeating Xóchitl Gálvez, a woman, who was the main other candidate.
This photo on International Women’s Day shows La Presidenta honoring Mexico’s Indigenous women.
Mexico really seems to be having its long overdue day in the sun, and right when a lady is in charge. Coincidence?
Meanwhile, in Mexico, we have the embodiment of the Divine Feminine as the head of state — PhD energy engineer, climate advocate, LGBTQ champion, mother, and feminist President Claudia Sheinbaum.
.
Last June, she was elected in a landslide victory, defeating Xóchitl Gálvez, a woman, who was the main other candidate.
This photo on International Women’s Day shows La Presidenta honoring Mexico’s Indigenous women.
Mexico really seems to be having its long overdue day in the sun, and right when a lady is in charge. Coincidence?
Ahavati said:Remembering Hypatia of Alexandria
Women's history has a lot of dark moments, and one is of Hypatia.
Philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, scientist. “The most holy and revered philosopher”, “blessed lady”, and “divine guide”, as supposedly referred to by her students (MacLennan, 2011). She was the Daughter of Theon and philosopher of Alexandria, and defied convention in the late 4th century CE. It was rare for a woman to become educated in this time period.
Under the tutelage of her father and others, she was not only educated, but she also donned the philosopher’s cloak and taught many. In an ever-increasing atmosphere of cultural and political hostility towards paganism, her students included Christian and Pagan alike.
This is how, in a society that supposedly valued learning and philosophy, Hypatia of Alexandria should be remembered, as one of the last great thinkers of ancient Alexandria. There are some today who opine that she should also be the “first known woman in STEM”.
Unfortunately, her society did not see it that way. Instead, in the ever-present game of politics and power, Hypatia is not remembered for her remarkable life, but for the brutal and tragic means of her death. Although the exact day is unknown, some have reasoned that her murder occurred during the Lenten season and may have occurred on the 8th of March.
“She was brutally killed in March 415 AD, by a Christian mob, led by one Peter the Reader, because a rumor had it that she was the only obstacle to the reconciliation between Orestes the Prefect and the Archbishop of Alexandria.” ~Sarah Zielinski, Smithsonian Magazine
This is a tragic reminder that the many women who have defied convention and have tried to move society forward have also paid a heavy price for their outstanding works. So today, as we celebrate the women in our lives, across the globe and both in the past and present, let us remember and pay tribute to one woman in particular for her courage to stand up to political oppression in the name of education, philosophy, and science. 𓁟
“May your diving spirit and courage continue to guide and empower us all, but most especially the women in our lives.”
~ Fernando P Tirado
Hypatia's Wikipedia page should be mandatory reading for all high school students worldwide, as it's an excellent example of why education needs to make a huge shift back in the classical direction, and well away from ecclesiastical influences.
Women's history has a lot of dark moments, and one is of Hypatia.
Philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, scientist. “The most holy and revered philosopher”, “blessed lady”, and “divine guide”, as supposedly referred to by her students (MacLennan, 2011). She was the Daughter of Theon and philosopher of Alexandria, and defied convention in the late 4th century CE. It was rare for a woman to become educated in this time period.
Under the tutelage of her father and others, she was not only educated, but she also donned the philosopher’s cloak and taught many. In an ever-increasing atmosphere of cultural and political hostility towards paganism, her students included Christian and Pagan alike.
This is how, in a society that supposedly valued learning and philosophy, Hypatia of Alexandria should be remembered, as one of the last great thinkers of ancient Alexandria. There are some today who opine that she should also be the “first known woman in STEM”.
Unfortunately, her society did not see it that way. Instead, in the ever-present game of politics and power, Hypatia is not remembered for her remarkable life, but for the brutal and tragic means of her death. Although the exact day is unknown, some have reasoned that her murder occurred during the Lenten season and may have occurred on the 8th of March.
“She was brutally killed in March 415 AD, by a Christian mob, led by one Peter the Reader, because a rumor had it that she was the only obstacle to the reconciliation between Orestes the Prefect and the Archbishop of Alexandria.” ~Sarah Zielinski, Smithsonian Magazine
This is a tragic reminder that the many women who have defied convention and have tried to move society forward have also paid a heavy price for their outstanding works. So today, as we celebrate the women in our lives, across the globe and both in the past and present, let us remember and pay tribute to one woman in particular for her courage to stand up to political oppression in the name of education, philosophy, and science. 𓁟
“May your diving spirit and courage continue to guide and empower us all, but most especially the women in our lives.”
~ Fernando P Tirado
Hypatia's Wikipedia page should be mandatory reading for all high school students worldwide, as it's an excellent example of why education needs to make a huge shift back in the classical direction, and well away from ecclesiastical influences.
MidnightSonneteer said:
Hypatia's Wikipedia page should be mandatory reading for all high school students worldwide, as it's an excellent example of why education needs to make a huge shift back in the classical direction, and well away from ecclesiastical influences.
She's always been one of my sheroes. I would say born before her time. . .buuut. . .
EDIT: As far as President Sheinbaum, she celebrates the culture and diversity. Here in America we're painting over it. Literally.
The image showed an official covering a wall with gray paint, which had previously been a mural of words espousing values FBI agents are meant to embody, like "Fairness," "Diversity," "Integrity," "Respect," and "Compassion."
The FBI told The Washington Post in a statement that all visual and informational materials promoting diversity as a core value were being removed per the Felon-47's bitch-bullying edicts.
Coming Attractions: They'll try forcing women to have children via the dissolution of birth control, rape ( oh wait, that's already happening ) because the patriarchy needs a workforce to keep them in power.
Who from women’s history inspires you? #WomensHistoryMonth
https://history.com/topics/holidays/womens-history-month
https://history.com/topics/holidays/womens-history-month
This Women’s History Month, we remember the challenges women faced as they joined the workforce during World War II, as well as their fight to keep their new roles and economic freedom after the war’s end. I remember seeing these posters when I was young. They were old and many dilapidated from exposure and graffiti; however, I still remember seeing some!
https://digitalcollections2.hoover.org/view/ark:/54723/h3fj29c87
https://digitalcollections2.hoover.org/view/ark:/54723/h3fj29c87
Most men have no literal idea of how hard we had to fight as women.
📚 Women's History Month!
Helen Hulick was called to court as a burglary witness in November 1938. The 29-year-old kindergarten teacher arrived in her usual attire of a top and slacks.
But seeing slacks on a woman offended Judge Arthur S. Guerin, so he rescheduled her testimony and ordered her to wear a dress at her next appearance.
She refused. As the Nov. 10, 1938, issue of the L.A. Times reported, she stated: “You tell the judge I will stand on my rights. If he orders me to change into a dress I won’t do it. I like slacks. They’re comfortable."
When she appeared in slacks once more, the judge chastised her for both attire and what he perceived as problems with her demeanor. “The last time you were in this court dressed as you are now and reclining on your neck on the back of your chair, you drew more attention from spectators, prisoners and court attaches than the legal business at hand,” Guerin said. “You were requested to return in garb acceptable to courtroom procedure. Today you come back dressed in pants and openly defying the court (…)
“The court hereby orders and directs you to return tomorrow in accepted dress. If you insist on wearing slacks again you will be prevented from testifying (…) But be prepared to be punished according to law for contempt of court.”
The Times quoted her response as follows: “Listen, I’ve worn slacks since I was 15. I don’t own a dress except a formal. If he wants me to appear in a formal gown that’s okay with me. I’ll come back in slacks and if he puts me in jail I hope it will help to free women forever of anti-slackism.”
Hulick returned wearing slacks, but this time, she also brought with her Attorney William Katz. Katz was armed with citations supporting her argument that she had the right to appear in the attire of her choice.
Judge Guerin held her in contempt of court nevertheless, sentencing her to five days in jail. There, she was forced to wear a denim prisoners’ dress. She was quickly released on her own recognizance, however, after her attorney declared they would be appealing the sentence.
As Hulick’s story garnered attention, hundreds of supporters sent letters of protest to the courthouse.
Finally, the Appellate Division overturned Judge Guerin’s contempt citation.
By taking this stand, Helen launched a national discussion that helped to free women of “anti-slackism.” 👩⚖️👖🚶🏻♀️
#Shero #WomensHistory #UnsungWomen
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Ⓒ Rebecca Hains, Author. ✍🏼
