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Integrating Women's History
If women make up half of the world's population, why is women's history relegated to one month per year?
The original intent of Women’s History month was to ensure that women’s history was included in the curriculum. However, the continued segregation of women’s history may cause students to see women's history as less important and not a true part of all history. For this reason, women’s history must be an integrated part of all historical and governmental studies.
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For example: A study of the Revolutionary War, should include perspectives of women in order to help all students recognize that women’s ideals and principles were an equally important part of our nation’s history. Dear Abigail a biography by Diane Jacobs shares a series of letters between Abigail Adams, the wife of John Adams, and her sisters during the Revolutionary War. Such texts offer ways to include varied perspectives to better help all students make connections between the history they learn and their own perspectives.
Tips for integrating women's history into the
social studies curriculum:
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Integrate women's history into every unit of study.
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Discuss men and women's contributions to history in tandem.
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Include current events that equally focus on men and women.
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Invite women speakers into the classroom throughout the year.
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Avoid focusing on women only during Women's History Month.
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