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Since 1987, the month of March is declared by presidential proclamation as "Women's History Month." During the month we observe and honor the achievements and contributions of women to our communal lives. This years theme is Women who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Take a look through this LibGuide to learn more about government resources in women in history, women in government, and research in women's studies.
Recent Congressional Hearings
LibGuide Contributors
- Anna Xiong, Government Information Coordinator. Kelley Center.
- Mary Kelleher, Research Service Librarian I. Kelley Center.
- Lauren Lovings-Gomez, PhD student of 19th-Century European and American Art at Rice University, Kelley Center Student Staff (2000-2022) supervised by Anna Xiong.
Government Resources on Women
- National Park Services - Women in Public Health and Medicine Women have always been central to the history of health and medicine. They have been doctors, nurses, midwives, activists, and public health experts. Women have worked to heal patients, study diseases, and improve access to health care. We honor the service of all health care workers. Here are just a few of the women who have shaped American health history and places associated with them.
- Remembering the Ladies Key documents: the 19th Amendment and the Equal Rights Amendment represent two significant pieces of legislation for women: one ratified, one unratified.
- Women in Congress Since 1917, when Representative Jeannette Rankin of Montana became the first woman to serve in Congress, a total of 397 women have served as U.S. Representatives, Delegates, or Senators. This Web site, based on the publication Women in Congress, contains biographical profiles of former women Members of Congress, links to information about current women Members, essays on the institutional and national events that shaped successive generations of Congresswomen, and images of each woman Member, including rare photos.
Government Agencies and Women
- Department of Agriculture: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)The WIC program aims to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.
- Department of Labor: Women's BureauThe Women’s Bureau champions policies and standards that safeguard the interests of working women, advocates for the equality and economic security of women and their families, and promotes quality work environments.
- Small Business Administration: Office of Women Business OwnershipThe Office of Women’s Business Ownership’s mission is to enable and empower women entrepreneurs through advocacy, outreach, education and support.
- National Women's Business CouncilAdvisors to the President, Congress, and the SBA
- Department of Justice: Office on Violence Against WomenThe Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) provides federal leadership in developing the national capacity to reduce violence against women and administer justice for and strengthen services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
- Department of Veterans Affairs: Center for Women Veteran'sThe Center’s mission is to advocate for equitable outcomes and access to VA benefits, services, and opportunities for women Veterans through education, outreach, and collaboration. By empowering women Veterans to achieve their life goals through VA benefits and services in collaboration with community stakeholders.
- Federal Bureau of Prisons: Female OffendersFemale offenders are provided appropriate programs and services to meet their physical, social, and psychological needs
Recent Laws Enacted Concerning Women
Additional LibGuide Resources
More: Women in Government
- 5 Asian American political trailblazers who changed the United States From paving the way to naturalization for people of Indian descent to writing laws that guaranteed gender equality, Asian American politicians have made a lasting impact.
- Institute for Women's Policy Research The Status of Women in the States provides data on women’s progress in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the United States overall. The data can be used to raise awareness, improve policies, and promote women’s equality.
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