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Well-behaved Women Seldom Make History
Well-behaved Women Seldom Make History You may have seen that quote on greeting cards, posters, coffee mugs, bumper stickers or t-shirts. Everyone from Eleanor Roosevelt, Marilyn Monroe, Gloria Steinem to Kim Kardashian have been incorrectly given credit for these words. The originator is Pulitzer Prize winning historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich. In a 1976 article about Puritan funeral services, Ulrich included the phrase "well-behaved women seldom make history”. People misinterpreted it to mean women should misbehave in order to be memorable. It got picked up and went viral. After seeing her words misquoted and popping up all over the place, Ulrich saw it as a reflection on popular culture. She decided to turn it into a teaching moment and authored a book by that title. Her book examines the ways in which women have shaped history. It includes women who never intended to make history but often did in different ways. The next time you see the quote "well-behaved women seldom make history" you may not remember Laurel Thatcher Ulrich's name, but I hope you at least remember who didn’t write them. |
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One of my great-great-great relatives was involved in the suffragette movement. She participated in the famous Black Friday; a suffragette demonstration in London, England on 'November 18, 1910'. The stormed the Houses of Parliament, trying 'to' secure the right for women 'to' vote. I have postcards she wrote 'to' other family members during her travels at that time.
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7/12/2020 1:12 pm |
I've seen the quote but never knew who said it. I would have guessed Bonnie Parker.
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A bit of note worthy information.. I guess I have seen it , but it just never caught my attention.. Have a good day, be safe Stop by at lonlyforlove2 also see Lunch with Lonly , we get snow tomorrow Check my blog on New Community, "A photo of my big Pecker" also, " My Sunday afternoon with the kids'
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This is good to know as I have always seen that phrase about Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History. But I had no idea who said it, thanks so much for sharing this as there are a lot of great women who should be in the next set of history books. I hope you enjoy the rest of your relaxing Sunday..
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7/12/2020 4:24 pm |
"If your aren't living on the edge, Your taking up too much space!" You go Girl!
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I've seen the quote but never knew who said it. I would have guessed Bonnie Parker.
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A bit of note worthy information.. I guess I have seen it , but it just never caught my attention.. Have a good day, be safe
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Thank you for stopping by and sharing your perspective. Apparently, the author was bemused and annoyed at how misunderstood her words were.
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This is good to know as I have always seen that phrase about Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History. But I had no idea who said it, thanks so much for sharing this as there are a lot of great women who should be in the next set of history books. I hope you enjoy the rest of your relaxing Sunday..
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"If your aren't living on the edge, Your taking up too much space!" You go Girl!
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Great backstory! That's awesome family history you have - they made such a difference! In Luv, Lite, Laffter ...
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Great backstory! That's awesome family history you have - they made such a difference!
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Very Interesting read hun But i wonder what is Meant by "well behaved" Like in which WAY? LOL just thinking out loud i guess...enjoy ur evening
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7/12/2020 11:48 pm |
Such a great post!! Thank you!!!
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Thanks for highlighting that, I will know it's a lie if Trump ever claims the phrase.
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Such a great post!! Thank you!!!
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Thanks for highlighting that, I will know it's a lie if Trump ever claims the phrase.
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I have seen another 🇨🇦 blogger use that phrase... of course incorrectly 🤦♀️ no big surprise there 🤣 Thanks for setting us straight! Another great post, can't wait for the next one 🙋♀️
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One of my great-great-great relatives was involved in the suffragette movement. She participated in the famous Black Friday; a suffragette demonstration in London, England on 'November 18, 1910'. The stormed the Houses of Parliament, trying 'to' secure the right for women 'to' vote. I have postcards she wrote 'to' other family members during her travels at that time.
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Now that is a very interesting piece of history sexyldy1000! It's interesting that it took another 18 years before women in England were given what should have been rightfully theirs all along.
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I'll probably forget right after I leave this site, but thanks for the headsup. ... is there another way to look at it Going Too Fucking Far NEW Blog Features RevealeD O O A Foolproof Method Posted Over on that NEW site O O
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I'll probably forget right after I leave this site, but thanks for the headsup.
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