Women's Rights
A New Sculpture in Brooklyn Honors Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The statue, unveiled to coincide with Women's History Month, is dedicated to the late Supreme Court justice
America's Original Gangster Couple, Trailblazing Women Explorers and Other New Books to Read
These March releases elevate overlooked stories and offer insights on oft-discussed topics
The Powerful, Complicated Legacy of Betty Friedan's 'The Feminine Mystique'
The acclaimed reformer stoked the white, middle-class feminist movement and brought critical understanding to a “problem that had no name”
How 19th-Century Activists Ditched Corsets for One-Piece Long Underwear
Before it was embraced by men, the union suit, or 'emancipation suit,' was worn by women pushing for dress reform
How 'Wonder Woman 1984' Was Filmed at the Smithsonian
The blockbuster saw the superhero working as a museum anthropologist. But how accurate was its depiction of the Institution at the time?
What 'Bridgerton' Gets Wrong About Corsets
Women's rights were severely restricted in 19th-century England, but their undergarments weren't to blame
Twenty-Five of Our Favorite Stories From 2020
Smithsonian editors highlight some articles you might have missed from the past year
Rosa Bonheur's Hyper-Realistic Animal Scenes Transfixed 19th-Century Europe
The Musée d'Orsay recently announced plans to dedicate a fall 2022 exhibition to the trailblazing French artist
Nude Statue Honoring 'Mother of Feminism' Mary Wollstonecraft Sparks Controversy
The artist says the sculpture depicts an everywoman, reflecting the 18th-century philosopher's continuing relevance today
In Puerto Rico, Women Won the Vote in a Bittersweet Game of Colonial Politics
Puertorriqueñas' fight for suffrage shaped by class, colonialism and racism—but even today, island residents cannot vote for president
Why Women Bring Their 'I Voted' Stickers to Susan B. Anthony's Grave
This year, visitors will find a clear plastic covering protecting the fragile marble headstone
Radical Protests Propelled the Suffrage Movement. Here's How a New Museum Captures That History
Located on the site of a former prison, the Lucy Burns Museum shines a light on the horrific treatment endured by the jailed suffragists
The True Story of Min Matheson, the Labor Leader Who Fought the Mob at the Polls
The activist rallied garment workers and combated organized crime interests in northeast Pennsylvania in the mid-20th century
Why Photographer Cindy Sherman Is Still the Queen of Reinvention
A retrospective at Fondation Louis Vuitton highlights the artist's manipulation of femininity and identity
Why a New Statue of Medusa Is So Controversial
The gorgon, seen holding Perseus' severed head, stands across from the court where Harvey Weinstein was tried
Portrait Project Memorializes Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
A new exhibition available to view online features 94 photographs, as well as original artwork
How Women Vote: Separating Myth From Reality
Suffragists said women voting would transform politics. Here’s how women have wielded the ballot in the past century, according to a political scientist
Why Eleanor Roosevelt's Example Matters More Than Ever
A new biography shows how decency, determination and generosity of heart can change the world
Why a Long-Awaited Artemisia Gentileschi Exhibition Is So Significant
The Baroque painter is the subject of the London National Gallery's first major show dedicated to a female artist
Nation Mourns Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Who Broke Barriers and Became a Feminist Icon
The Supreme Court justice, who died at 87, "inspired women to believe in themselves," says the Smithsonian's Kim Sajet
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