Happy International Women’s Day 2022! 👭

Today, the world comes together to celebrate women’s achievement, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality ⚖️

At Exact Editions, we want to use our platform to strive towards a diverse, equitable and inclusive world  –  which is why we have launched a freely-accessible Gender Equality & Feminism Resource Page to #BreakTheBias.

The page has been created in collaboration with over 50 prestigious publishing partners and currently includes over 200 articles from digitally archived magazine issues, which are usually only available by paid subscription.

The articles, which will be accessible indefinitely, have been handpicked to encourage both personal reading and unlimited use in schools, universities and other educational institutions.

Eight distinct sections make up the page: 

  1. History of Feminism 👩‍🏫
  2. LGBTQ+ Community 🏳️‍🌈
  3. Modern Activism & Education 📣
  4. Women & Environmentalism 🌍
  5. Women in Business 💼
  6. Women in Sport ⚽️
  7. Women in STEM 🔬
  8. Women of the Arts 🎭

We have picked out some articles below to kickstart your reading. You can find the full list of available content here:

How The Battle Was Won (BBC History Magazine, February 2018)

“Can the passing of the Representation of the People Act in 1918  – which, for the first time, gave some women the vote  – be attributed to the suffrage campaign, the First World War, or other factors?”

On the centenary of the legislation of 1918, four historians answer the big questions on female suffrage in the February 2018 issue of BBC History Magazine, including: ‘Did suffragette violence hasten victory?’ and ‘How critical to the campaign were the Pankhursts?’

The full article can be found in the History of Feminism section.

Investing in Female Leaders Pays Off for Business (African Business, March 2019)

“Research shows that diversity in the boardroom brings in dividends, with companies that have more women on their boards delivering a 36% better return on equity. African investors should take note.”

The March 2019 issue of African Business explains the benefits of gender diverse workplaces, beyond box ticking  – even though gender diversity often takes a backseat to what many view as ‘more pressing’ business issues.

The full article can be found in the Women in Business section.

Elements of Inspiration (Chemistry World, January 2011)

“Unerring in her scientific enquiry and not afraid of hard work, Marie Curie set a shining example for generations of scientists.”

The January 2011 issue of Chemistry World explored the life of chemical heroine, Marie Curie, who was the first female recipient of any Nobel prize in 1911 when she received the award for ‘services to the advancement of chemistry by the discovery of the elements radium and polonium’.

The full article can be found in the Women in STEM section.

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Please share the Feminism & Gender Equality Resource Page as far and wide as possible  – remember, it’s a free learning resource and available to all.

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