Remember The Ladies: The Importance of Women's History | Emily Krichbaum | TEDxColumbusWomen

Currently, less than 10% of American history curriculum focuses on women. And, of that 10%, 60% highlights American women as the helpmate and domestic partner. How are these selected historical examples shaping the attitudes of young boys and self-esteem of young girls? What would happen if we included more and more diverse stories of American women in American history--and young girls begin to see themselves in the curriculum they study? An expert in American women's history and politics, Dr. Emily Krichbaum earned her doctorate from Case Western Reserve University and authored numerous articles on nineteenth and twentieth-century reformers. Her most recent work on Elizabeth Cady Stanton will be published by the University of Notre Dame press in 2020.
For ten years, she taught at Ashland University, where she received both 'Female Faculty Member of the Year' and 'Mentor of the Year' awards. In 2018, Krichbaum founded Remember The Ladies, a non-profit organization that helps teachers and school districts incorporate more women's history into American history classrooms.
Most recently, Krichbaum joined the Upper School faculty at Columbus School for Girls and teaches American history and politics. She resides in Bexley, Ohio with her husband, Brian, and their dog, Quincy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@Vivie17]

Her ending comment should have been the opening one. Powerful!

[@shanegoodridge1330]

excellent: I just wish it was longer & more fleshed out - very good.

[@interferenzbrille_2542]

AMAZING presentation.

[@karlkay2554]

stories matter. you got it

[@NiceShotStudio]

“Remember the ladies.” That is why I am here to listen and despite any differences to seek out their input as valuable and important to coexist.

[@NiceShotStudio]

Doesn’t mean we will agree on everything but never forgotten or out of consideration.

[@GrowingGarrisLLC]

Great presentation!

[@Dayglodaydreams]

Strong argument overall.

[@poopypoop9547]

who?

[@mimicuff7639]

I like how she says, "expanding the lens" That should apply to all history! good and bad.

[@TYRASSA]

This "Whole Body of Research" is not Whole, by the way. I know who Stephanie Kwolek is. I just hope Mya Le Thai is smart enough to protect her work also. Happy Women's History Month.

[@Serturionn]

who else doing this for an assigment

[@CatLover7112]

Oh, okay.. This isn't New... I must have forgotten or overlooked Women's History Month. Still Nice...

[@sandifeola9385]

wow. one whole month.

[@thevalleyroseshowelite8444]

We all are not all born or created Equal…🌹

[@whyareweherejusttosuffer5658]

i think we are all here because your teacher gave this to you to watch

[@chloeleestudent3122]

yes

[@strangrthngsgarcia]

yes

[@jenniferzuniga4690]

Yesss

[@rairaip837]

Omg men are so bitter 😭🥴

[@HabibiTheCat]

but what they don't talk about is that most schools are built around and for women and not equally for men and women

[@hellogoodbye4061]

Omg women are so bitter, just listen to the speaker in this video if you don't believe me. (Now add a couple of silly cute little emojis here for added smug, self-righteousness.)

[@HabibiTheCat]

@@hellogoodbye4061 the person who made the comment was being joking

[@hellogoodbye4061]

@@HabibiTheCat Not at all, she was insulting any and all men who questioned and/or called out this biased, prejudicial and sexist speaker.

[@Jean_Jacques148]

@@hellogoodbye4061 late but she made the comment to get a response .

[@sarathyeduvaka]

Every one born free and equal Woman made homes but they also made history 1780 American constitution 1776 declared independence from Great Britain.

[@Dayglodaydreams]

"It begs the question why not..." no begging the question.

[@Stop-it-]

Misogyny and sexism is pathetic

[@Dayglodaydreams]

I barely get to negotiate a salary, and I'm not a woman.

[@poopypoop9547]

k L ur problem

[@hellogoodbye4061]

Hundreds of thousands of men die in World War II fighting for freedom. This woman: "We need to recognize that WWII female nurse."

[@cadethumann8605]

Everyone should be remembered for their contributions. While the men risking their lives to protect freedom is surely admirable, the support groups should also be recognized. That nurse you're referring to helped minimalize the chances of individuals dying. While men may be more remembered for doing tasks that are more exciting in history, women didn't just sit idly and play games. They still had to work hard and contribute in some way. For that, they should also be appreciated. As a man myself who has done much heavy lifting, I thank women and other folks for helping me with supporting tasks such as managing supplies, paper/computer work, and providing aid.

[@hellogoodbye4061]

@@cadethumann8605 Not "risking their lives" but rather "giving their lives" for freedom, and doing so is not "admirable, but rather "heroic." What support groups did could be termed "admirable". Dying in the field of battle is NOT "more exciting"....sweet mother of God, what is wrong with you!?

[@SpedZed]

we need mens month

[@chloeleestudent3122]

Women’s history month is one month, men’s ‘history’ month is every month. I bet you cannot even name 5 important women for your country but can remember the other men that helped your country. Search it up, instead of ranting about how important men are, research about how capable, how giving, how thoughtful women can be.

[@hellogoodbye4061]

@@chloeleestudent3122 That's because this country was built not only on the minds of great men, but also on the backs of men. Search it up, instead of ranting about how important women are, research about how capable, how giving, how thoughtful men can be.

[@munkhtsolmonnamnansuren265]

@@hellogoodbye4061 ngl you kinda sound sexist

[@hellogoodbye4061]

@@munkhtsolmonnamnansuren265 Whenever feminists don't like to hear the truth, they screech "SEXIST!" Um, kinda like what you're doing right now. Who'd a thunk?

[@sugassugar8036]

@@hellogoodbye4061 who tf is said men weren't capable?