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Etymology of the Word "Girl"

The English word “girl” was initially used to describe a young person of either sex. It was not until the beginning of the sixteenth century that the term was used specifically to describe a female child.

Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards

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From Two Women To 35% Of The Faculty: The Growth Of A School Of Molecular Sciences

Learn about the gender diversity at Arizona State University's School of Molecular Sciences, which "makes the school more competitive," according to the school's longest continuously serving female faculty member.»  Link to the original article