Herstory vs. History — What's the Difference?

Women's roles in historical events.

A chronological record of events.

History emphasizing female achievements.

Past events associated with a particular place or subject.

A retelling of history focusing on women.

The study of past events and times.

Historical accounts from a feminist lens.

Events leading up to the present situation.

A response to male-centric historical narratives.

History (from Greek ἱστορία, historia, meaning "inquiry; knowledge acquired by investigation") is the study of the past. Events before the invention of writing systems are considered prehistory.

History considered from a feminist viewpoint or emphasizing the actions of women.

A chronological record of events, as of the life or development of a people or institution, often including an explanation of or commentary on those events

Herstory is a term for history written from a feminist perspective and emphasizing the role of women, or told from a woman's point of view. It originated as an alteration of the word "history", as part of a feminist critique of conventional historiography, which in their opinion is traditionally written as "his story", i.e., from the male point of view.

A formal written account of related natural phenomena

(nonstandard) History that emphasizes the role of women, or that is told from a woman's (or from a feminist) point of view.

A record of a patient's general medical background

(feminism) Any historical writing by or about women.

An established condition or pattern of behavior

The branch of knowledge that records and analyzes past events

The past events relating to a particular thing

The aggregate of past events or human affairs

An interesting past

Something that belongs to the past

(Slang) One that is no longer worth consideration

A drama based on historical events

The aggregate of past events.

The branch of knowledge that studies the past; the assessment of notable events.

The portion of the past that is known and recorded by this field of study, as opposed to all earlier and unknown times that preceded it (prehistory).

(countable) A set of events involving an entity.

(countable) A record or narrative description of past events.

A list of past and continuing medical conditions of an individual or family.

A record of previous user events, especially of visited web pages in a browser.

(informal) Something that no longer exists or is no longer relevant.

(uncountable) Shared experience or interaction.

(obsolete) To narrate or record.

A learning or knowing by inquiry; the knowledge of facts and events, so obtained; hence, a formal statement of such information; a narrative; a description; a written record; as, the history of a patient's case; the history of a legislative bill.

A systematic, written account of events, particularly of those affecting a nation, institution, science, or art, and usually connected with a philosophical explanation of their causes; a true story, as distinguished from a romance; - distinguished also from annals, which relate simply the facts and events of each year, in strict chronological order; from biography, which is the record of an individual's life; and from memoir, which is history composed from personal experience, observation, and memory.

To narrate or record.

The aggregate of past events;

The continuum of events occurring in succession leading from the past to the present and even into the future;

A record or narrative description of past events;

The discipline that records and interprets past events involving human beings;

All that is remembered of the past as preserved in writing; a body of knowledge;

The past experiences of a person or group.

Herstory is about history from a feminist perspective, focusing on women's contributions.

Herstory was coined to address the underrepresentation of women in historical narratives.

No, History encompasses all past events, but women's roles have often been underrepresented.

No, Herstory aims to complement and enrich traditional historical narratives.

History is the broad study and documentation of past events, irrespective of gender.

Yes, Herstory focuses on women within the broader scope of History.

Herstory is relevant across all periods, but especially in times where women's contributions have been overlooked.

History has been a subject of study for millennia.

Potentially, as women have been integral to societies across time, though they might not always be highlighted.

Reading books, attending lectures, or watching documentaries focusing on women's roles in history can help.

Yes, Herstory arose from feminist movements in the late 20th century.

Herstory offers a more inclusive perspective on history, emphasizing women's roles and achievements.

While Herstory focuses on women, men who have supported or played roles in women's achievements can be acknowledged.

While Herstory is unique in its focus on women, there are efforts in historiography to highlight underrepresented groups.

History has become more inclusive, diverse, and multidisciplinary over time, embracing various perspectives.