The Society for the History of Women in the Americas is a diverse scholarly association dedicated to the historical investigation related to the history of women and gender non-conforming individuals in the Americas. Founded in 2008, it was originally named BHWAs. It was renamed in 2011 to reflect a broader membership across the globe. We encourage anyone interested in the history of women and gender in the Americas to support the association and to become part of this vibrant scholarly community.
What do we do?
Seminar series
We run a series of monthly online seminars on Gender and History in the Americas, in collaboration with the Institute of Historical Research.
Annual conferences
Every year, our conference features panels and papers on the experiences of women in the history of the Americas.
Postgraduate workshops
We run workshops for postgraduate students. Get in touch for more details.
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Newsletters
Latest issue
News of upcoming seminars, our conference, mentoring schemes, and an essay competition.
Become a member
Membership costs £30 a year (£10 unwaged).
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