Tag: art

• Before Patriarchy: When Women Held Knowledge

  Nov 2

  Minoan Snake Goddess figurines, c. 1600 BCE, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete. “There was a time when divinity had a woman’s face.” – Marija Gimbutas. For millennia, before the rise of kings, priests, and… more ›

• Chapter Three – The Eighteenth Century – Independence and Respectability

  Oct 4

  Introduction The eighteenth century marked a turning point in the history of single women. Demographic change, urban growth, and the spread of market economies ensured that unmarried women were increasingly… more ›

• Chapter One -Medieval Roots -Unmarried Women and Business

  Oct 4

  Introduction The medieval period (c. 1100–1500) provides the earliest substantial records of single women’s participation in economic life. Unlike married women, who were legally subsumed under the doctrine of coverture,… more ›

• Women, Technology, and Power: What Will 2035 Look Like?

  Aug 22

  Introduction The next decade promises seismic shifts in reproductive technology, gender identity policy, labour markets, and women’s rights. Recent headlines claim that China has invented a humanoid “pregnancy robot” capable… more ›