How I Became a Feminist Historian, and Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

A local academic department is facing closure. The University of Texas at Austin will shut down its women's studies program. This development has prompted reflection on the importance of feminist scholarship. Further details about the closure are available from the original source. The background of a feminist historian is also discussed, including their introduction to key texts during undergraduate studies. The historian's perspective highlights the significance of their work in the current context, as similar programs disappear nationwide.