Women's Firsts provides the stories of women pioneers in all fields of endeavor — arts, entertainment, business, civil rights, education, government, journalism, religion, science, sports and more. Spanning ancient times to the present, with special emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries, Women's Firsts is conveniently arranged into 10 subject chapters that cover the spectrum of women's issues and history, ranging from activism to education, from the media to sports.
Also included are 120 portraits and illustrations of key individuals and events; a chronology that organizes milestones by year; and additional sources for further study and more.