noun
- history written from a feminist perspective or emphasizing the role of women
Usage: feminist terminology
Examples
- The professor taught a course on herstory, focusing on women’s contributions to science.
- She wrote her thesis on herstory, examining female leaders throughout the centuries.
- The museum’s new exhibit presents herstory through artifacts from women’s daily lives.
- Many scholars argue that traditional history books ignore herstory completely.
- The book club decided to read works that highlight herstory and women’s experiences.
- Her research in herstory revealed many overlooked female inventors.