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"That these few girls stand together": Finding women and their communities in the oil and gas industry
(2020-12)
Women were involved in all facets of the petroleum industry, whether as support staff back at camp for men working in the fields or as the scientists deciding where to send those men to drill. Women had a presence in the ...
Untold experiences from the perspectives of women mortuary science students: A qualitative study
(2022-07)
Women students are entering mortuary science programs, being retained, and graduating at much higher rates than ever before. This is despite research that shows women in science-related programs often face discrimination ...
Women and the superintendency: Glass ceiling and empowerment of female superintendents in Oklahoma
(2022-07)
Several acts and movements have attempted to eliminate discrimination in employment opportunities. However, despite these acts and movements, there remains a disproportionate number of males in top leadership positions in ...
"Why have we neglected the girls" : Women's roles in Indian Territory Choctaw education, 1831-1861
(2021-05)
After the forceful removal of the Choctaw to Indian Territory in 1831, they quickly established schools for their children. They believed emphasizing female education simultaneously preserved Choctaw culture and encouraged ...
Respect for elders, rest opportunity, or pattern of structured inequality?: A qualitative study of urban women's experiences with menstrual practices in Kathmandu, Nepal
(2021-07)
Women in Nepal, follow numerous menstrual practices. Past studies have focused on menstrual practices followed in rural areas, particularly emphasizing health and sanitation. Using 71 semi-structured interviews with women ...
Influence of feminist identity on the sexual health behavior of emerging adult women
(2020-07)
The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of a woman's feminist identity on her sexual health behavior, experiences, and perspectives. Thirteen women (ages 18 - 24) were recruited through Oklahoma State University ...
Behind the veil: Experiences and persistence strategies of Black women in academic leadership at predominately and historically white institutions
(2022-07)
Despite literature emphasizing the importance of their leadership on college campuses, African American women serving in senior-level academic leadership on both predominately and historically white campuses are severely ...