“So what do people see when they read that well-behaved women rarely make history? Do they imagine good-time girls in stiletto heels or do-good girls carrying clipboards and passing petitions? Do they envision an out-of-control hobbyist or a single mother taking down a drunk in a bar? I suspect that it depends on where they stand themselves.”
Quote by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Work
Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History
Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History is a collection of narratives that celebrate the lives and accomplishments of women who have broken through barriers and influenced society. The book examines the roles these women played in shaping history, showcasing their courage, resilience, and innovative contributions. more
Author
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
American historian known for her work in the fields of gender history and early American history. Born on July 11, 1938, Ulrich graduated from Harvard University and earned a Ph.D. from Yale University. Her book 'Good Wives: Image and Reality in the Lives of Women in Northern New England, 1630-1830' won the Pulitzer Prize in 1982. more