CSN Libraries Celebrates Women's Empowerment/History Month

Torri Kellough

 

In recognition of Women’s Empowerment/History Month, CSN Libraries encourages students, staff, and faculty to learn more about recent and historical contributions of dynamic women by browsing its print and electronic collections. Find more information at the Library of Congress’ Women’s History Month website and join students, faculty, and staff at CSN’s celebratory events

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Title: All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why it Matters Today

Author: Elizabeth Comen

Location: Charleston Campus library [Call Number: RA564.85.C625 2024]

Details: A critical examination of the history of how medicine treated women’s bodies. 

 

 

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Title: Women’s Liberation! Feminist Writings that Inspired a Revolution & Still Can

Editors: Alix Kates and Honor Moore

Location: Henderson Campus Library [Call Number: HQ1190.W66 2021]

Details: Collection of works that propelled the women’s liberation movement. 

 

 

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Title: How to Think Like a Woman: Four Women Philosophers Who Taught Me How to Love the Life of the Mind

Author: Regan Penaluna

Location: North Las Vegas Campus Library [Call Number: B105.W6P462023]

Details: Recounts the lives and works of Mary Astell, Damaris Masham, Catharine Cockburn, and Mary Wollstonecraft. 

 

 

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Title: Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women that a Movement Forgot

Author: Mikki Kendall

Location: EBSCOhost database

Details: A critique of mainstream feminism noting the lack of inclusion around the intersectional identities of women. 

 

 

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Title: ResearcHER: The Power and Potential of Research Careers for Women

Author: Women in Academia Support Network

Location: ProQuest Ebook Central

Details: Showcases the diversity in scholarship with researchers in various fields from around the world. 

 

 

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Title: Women’s March: Women Protesting for Democracy and Human Rights

Director: Mischa Hedges

Location: Kanopy Film Database

Details: Tells the story of what motivated thousands of women to march in Washington D.C. and cities around the world for democracy and human rights.