Articles for tag: Women at Work

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Forgotten Contributions – Women in Psychology

In studying the history of psychology, one might wonder, where the women are? Have they been left out of psychology’s history because they did not contribute to it, or for other reasons? However, the scarcity of women in psychology’s textbooks does not accurately represent women’s contributions to the field. Bohan (1995) states, “Women have in ...

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Propaganda and the Women of WWII

Propaganda and the Women of WWII The American propaganda of 1941 – 1945 were aimed at persuading American women to become involved in supporting the war effort, encouraging them to fill roles previously filled by men, who were now in the various military branches fighting for freedom. As the war drew to a close the ...

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Seattle’s Favorite Russian Restaurants

Seattle’s thriving Russian community has given rise to a variety of Russian restaurants offering cuisine not only from Russia, but from other areas of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus as well. From small cafes selling fresh-baked piroshki to restaurants serving full-course meals, Seattle’s Russian eateries can satisfy any size appetite. Cafe Yarmarka Pike Place Market ...

Living with Leg Lymphedema

Lymphedema, to put it simply, is swelling, usually in the arms or legs, which is not caused by water retention. Rather, it is drainage of lymph from the trunk, where it is supposed to be. There are several different causes of it, dependent in part on where the lymph winds up. Mine is primarily in ...