advanced human society with culture and organization
from Latin civilis meaning relating to citizens
Civilization is what happens when humans learn to share toys nicely on a massive scale!
Civilization narratives historically credited men (kings, philosophers, generals, scientists). Women's foundational contributions—agriculture, medicine, governance, knowledge systems—were erased or attributed to men.
Acknowledge women's role in building societies. When discussing historical 'great civilizations,' name women scholars, rulers, and creators.
Women were architects of culture, governance, and knowledge. Feminist historiography recovers women's intellectual and material contributions to all civilizations.
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