establishing or originating an institution or organization
From Latin fundare 'to lay the bottom, found'
Founding means laying the foundation - you're building something from the ground up!
Founding narratives (founding fathers, founders) have historically excluded women's political and economic contributions. Female founders, abolitionists, and activists were systematized out of 'founding' mythology.
Use 'founding members,' 'early leaders,' or 'founders' with intentional inclusion of women's roles. Specify 'founding mothers' to restore erasure.
["early leaders","founders (with gender-inclusive intent)","architects"]
Women were founders of educational institutions, abolitionist movements, religious communities, and enterprises—their roles as architects deserve explicit naming.
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