Here are some interesting links that came to my attention during the week:
Economy
U.S. Census data.“American Poverty, by the Numbers”
Education
Nontraditional school to admit women in 2013. “After 94 Years, Tiny Deep Springs College Goes Coed”
Feminism
20 years of questioning gender norms. “Nirvana’s Secret Feminism”
Government
West Wing tension. “White House Women Revolt”
Women and the Workplace
New top exec. “Meg Whitman Is Named Hewlett-Packard Chief”
Women and the World
Angela Merkel tops Forbes list. “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women”
Meet Brazil’s president. “Don’t Mess With Dilma”
Etc.
Researching the Manhattan Trade School for Girls. “Permanent Record: Searching for Marie Garaventa”
Feel free to send any stories that catch your eye to my attention and enjoy the weekend!
