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Invisible Women and How they Make History

Women Who Went Before

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The Historical Erasure of Women

This chapter investigates the idea that well-behaved women seldom impact history, tracing its roots to a 1976 article. It emphasizes the systemic erasure of women's contributions in historical records and literature, often highlighting their roles only when they break societal norms. The chapter also discusses the challenges historians face in reconstructing women's histories amidst the dominance of male figures in traditional narratives.

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