In his own word, Sam Kagel, a participant of the strike, explains the nature of the general strike along with its purpose, its outcome, and its conseqences.
The American general strikes have produced divergent outcomes. The Seattle general strike failed to win concession in 1919. Shipyard contracts were cancelled and the post-war economic depression hit Seattle earlier than other ports. Yet, in San…
A report made from the study of tampon-related medical literature from 1933-1980. Also discusses the chemicals found in tampons, possible alternatives to tampon use, and the question of standards in tampon manufacturing.
Agnodice
Aspasia
Hypatia
Trotula
Hildegard of Bingen
Jacoba Felicie
Emilie du Chatelet
Mary Somerville
Maria Mitchell
Florence Nightingale
Ellen Swallow
Beatrix Potter
Marie Curie
Margaret Sanger
Rachel…
The present study investigated the influence of contraceptive knowledge among young persons on sexual involvement, personal responsibility, and perception of options in the event of unwanted pregnancy. Knowledge was not related to early sexual…
Statement of Purpose
A Letter from Massachusetts: Some Thoughts on Institutionalized Violence
War on Kids
Laurel, Mississippi: A Struggle for Justice and Dignity
A Inside Look from Raleigh, North Carolina
Fighting Back
- Edna…
This is an academic article exploring the post-World War II fear of child murder and other sexual crimes committed against women and children. The panic over child murder, fanned by the press and institutionalized by the state, became a vehicle for…
The field of international relations, like many other disciplines, is currently engaged in a number of debates concerning the status of its fundamental assumptions. In a very limited fashion, international relations scholars have adopted the…