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All Women are Working Women, International Labour Office [c 1995]

in Papers from the Fourth World Conference of Women, 1995-1996, of Harvard University. Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America (2003-M118, carton 1, folder NOT LABELED, material re: women and work) (Cambridge, MA) (1995) , 12 page(s)

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America Within the World's Y.W.C.A

written by Young Women's Christian Association of the United States of America. National Board. Foreign Department, in YWCA of the U.S.A. Records, of Sophia Smith Collection. Women's History Archive (Box 320, Folder 9, 17pp.) (Northampton, MA) (New York, NY: Women's Press, 1936), 17 page(s)

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American Women in the Sciences and Professions, Paper Presented to the International Women's Conference, 1945

written by Gene Weltfish, 1902-1980, in Mary van Kleeck Papers, 1883-1972, of Sophia Smith Collection. Women's History Archive (Box 80, Folder 3, 4pp.) (Northampton, MA) (14 November 1945) , 4 page(s)

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Amina Cachalia, interview by Diana Russell, South Africa, 1987

written by Amina Cachalia, 1930-2013, in South African Women, 1987, of Diana Russell Personal Collection; interview by Diana Russell, 1938- (1987), 1 hour 46 mins

Interview of Amina Cachalia by Diana Russell, South Africa, 1987. Proofed by Lynne Aschman.

Portrait. This image is part of series of photographs taken during Diana Russell's travels in South Africa for the research phase of the book, Lives of Courage: Women for a New South Africa.

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Ang babaei makatigayun sing dalagku nga kinamatarung[Women are Capable of Exercising Their Basic Rights]

written by Francisco Sevilla, fl. 1936, in Center for West Visayan Studies, of University of the Philippines, Visayas. Center for West Visayan Studies Library (Rosendo Mejica Museum), in Makinaugalingon, August 8, 1936, p. 3 (1936), 3 page(s)

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TITLE: Women Can Acquire Their Basic Rights: The Best Way is Through Education. TRANSLATION: Women’s emancipation from the domination of men is a righteous act and the highlight in the history of humankind for the last 200 years. The radiant rays of civilization drove away the heavy shadows that engulfed the people’s beliefs and practices in the olden days. Previously, women were considered as servants of men and seldom encouraged to venture... TITLE: Women Can Acquire Their Basic Rights: The Best Way is Through Education. TRANSLATION: Women’s emancipation from the domination of men is a righteous act and the highlight in the history of humankind for the last 200 years. The radiant rays of civilization drove away the heavy shadows that engulfed the people’s beliefs and practices in the olden days. Previously, women were considered as servants of men and seldom encouraged to venture outside the four walls of their homes. Their main purpose is to serve their parents and husbands. Fortunately, these are things of the past. Today, women could move around freely and make decisions for themselves. They are independent; they have the same rights as men and opportunities in various areas of endeavor. In times of war, women nurse the wounded, work in factories, and could be found in the battlefield in the war for independence; in times of peace, they work hard to achieve peace and harmony [in society], and serve as lawyers, doctors, pharmacists, and writers. Through all these, women show that they are worthy to be companions of men, as well as trustworthy wives and loving mothers. ¶ Previously, it is believed that women who were unable to acquire education care more for society because they do not have a strong will nor they care for their own welfare. But things have changed. Considering the opportunities that have emerged for women, they no longer have to stay in the dark corners of their home. Women must acquire proper education so they could struggle side by side with men for a better life. Women must prepare themselves so they could improve their lives. The best way to achieve this is through education. Learning is key to success; learning is light and ignorance is darkness. Education lights up the road to a better life, while ignorance drowns us in an unfathomable depth. Men and women are free to choose between light and darkness. Without doubt, women will achieve great success and be equal to men in the future. Women should understand their role in this world and fulfill such roles; in the coming days, they will be walking alongside men and together they will face the issues and problems of society. KEYWORDS: women’s rights, education, learning, equality Show more Show less

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Ang katungdanan sang babae [The Duties of a Woman]

written by Luisa Fuentes, fl. 1922, in Center for West Visayan Studies, of University of the Philippines, Visayas. Center for West Visayan Studies Library, in Makinaugalingon, October 31, 1922, p. 4 (1922), 2 page(s)

TITLE: The Woman’s Duty. DESCRIPTION: In this article, Luisa Fuentes argued that woman’s rightful responsibilities were related to her duties as a mother. In the author’s opinion, a woman’s primary obligation was motherhood. Therefore, acceptable occupations also paralleled her ability to raise and teach h...

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Ang katungdanan sang babae [The Duties of a Woman]

written by Sor del Valle, fl. 1922, in Center for West Visayan Studies, of University of the Philippines, Visayas. Center for West Visayan Studies Library, in Makinaugalingon, October 31, 1922, p. 4 (1922), 2 page(s)

TITLE: The Woman’s Duty. TRANSLATION: What are your thoughts about wives? Wives should possess certain qualities like being loving, upright, humble, kind, and understanding of the faults of their husbands. A wife should be compassionate and soft spoken. Gold, honor, and money cannot surpass the value of softness...

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Ang kinamatarung sang babaei [Women's Rights]

written by Rosa de Alba, fl. 1937, in Center for West Visayan Studies, of University of the Philippines, Visayas. Center for West Visayan Studies Library, in Makinaugalingon, April 7, 1937, p. 3 (1937), 2 page(s)

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TITLE: Women’s Rights. TRANSLATION: This article is part of a series of essays on women’s rights. The Philippines is known for its beautiful landscape, lush land, and hot weather; but over and above everything else, Philippines is made famous by its women who are beautiful as the stars, modest as the sky, and soft spoken as the pigeons. The brown-skinned [Filipino] women are the jewels of the ever-sparking Philippine land. However, there will... TITLE: Women’s Rights. TRANSLATION: This article is part of a series of essays on women’s rights. The Philippines is known for its beautiful landscape, lush land, and hot weather; but over and above everything else, Philippines is made famous by its women who are beautiful as the stars, modest as the sky, and soft spoken as the pigeons. The brown-skinned [Filipino] women are the jewels of the ever-sparking Philippine land. However, there will come a day when a woman’s weakness will turn to strength, from her cowardice will come bravery, and from her submissiveness will rise an independent-minded woman who will fight for her right. All these will make her at par with progressive women in major countries of the world. ¶ The plebiscite [on women’s suffrage] scheduled on the 30th of this month of April is a turning point in the history of Filipino women. This is day when we will demonstrate our capability to acquire the right to vote that is offered by the government authorities. It is about time that we, Filipino women, will show the whole world that we are capable of exercising our right [to vote], just as we are able to use body adornments well. That she can efficiently fulfill her duties as a public servant, in the say way that she can expertly put on make-up and lipstick. Simply put, she is a woman who basks in the light of progress and no longer engulfed in the darkness of the previous period. ¶ In order to acquire women suffrage (sufragio femenino) that is offered to us, let us rid ourselves of our laziness and not be negligent [of our duty] by going to the electoral precincts on the 10th and 17th of this month. Let us write our names and return on the 30th of this month to signify our willingness to accept the right to vote. When we leave our homes for the electoral precincts, we should not think that we are doing it because we have been told to do so by others; rather, we should tell ourselves that we are going to acquire a precious piece of jewelry never been worn by women. It will put us at an equal footing with women in other parts of the world. This precious piece of jewelry is none other than our right to vote. KEYWORDS: suffrage, Sufragio Femino, electoral precincts, women’s rights Show more Show less

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Ang pagsagud nga maayo sa kabataan [How to Bring Up Children Properly]

written by Ramona S. Tirona, fl. 1918, in Center for West Visayan Studies, of University of the Philippines, Visayas. Center for West Visayan Studies Library, in Makinaugalingon, July 10, 1918, p. 1 (1918), 2 page(s)

TITLE: How to Bring Up Children Properly. DESCRIPTION: This essay is based on the work of Ramona S. Tirona, educator and former pensionada, government scholar to the United States. Tirona points out that taking care of children is akin to growing plants; the gardener needs to take out the weeds and water the plant...

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Ang sufragio femenino: kon kinamatarung sa pagpili sang mga babae sa mga piniliay [Women’s Suffrage: If women have the right to vote in th...

written by Rosa L. Sevilla de Alvaro, 1879-1954, in Center for West Visayan Studies, of University of the Philippines, Visayas. Center for West Visayan Studies Library, in Makinaugalingon, May 1, 1923, p. 2 (1923), 4 page(s)

TITLE: Women’s Suffrage: If Women Have the Right to Vote in the Election. DESCRIPTION: The article’s abstract, printed below the author’s name, reads: “If the [Philippine] senate allows women to vote in elections, then the senate would have done nothing more than accord back the rights of half of the eleve...

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