May 18th

On this day in 2010, Christina Figueres of Costa Rica was appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon, to lead the work to combat Global Warming and Climate Change.

Born this day in 1942, Caroline Charles, British fashion designer. Charles splashed on the scene of fashion in the early 1960's by designing dresses out of bed spreads.
Her fashion is favorites the rich and famous from Ringo Starr to Lady Di. To her latest design for Fall 2011.

May 17th

On this day in 1971, Washington State bans sex discrimination.

What is the "The Woman Question"? This was a catch phrase in the 19th century for the discussion of Rights for Women. But, it was first used in France,Querelle des femmes. In 1450 with the beginning of the Reformation, when the question of marriage was being questioned-This was the beginning... Suffrage, women in the work place, rights after marriage, the right own property, the right to keep her children in a divorce or separation, equal pay. Some of these issues are still part of the "The Woman Question".