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Women In War The coming of the Civil War challenged women to take a step out of their comfort zone in their homes to the outside world. The war pushed women to take over men 's jobs when they had to leave for war. Women were a huge part of history in war even though they were restricted from combat; some disguised themselves as men. They no longer need to disguise themselves in order to fight because of the 1994 DOD Combat Exclusion Policy was lifted. Women 's roles changed dramatically…

How did you first catch the quilting bug? Was it a beautiful quilt in a magazine that caught your eye? Did you watch your grandmother quilt when you visited her over Thanksgiving as a child? Maybe you attended a museum exhibit and knew right then that you wanted to make something as gorgeous as what was hanging on those walls. In any case, you probably took up the art with excitement. Then maybe you unintentionally made the mistake of choosing the wrong pattern as a first project. Your…

Only in London, written by Hanan Al Shaykh, follows the lives of four strangers who met on a plane in a curious situation as they touch down in London. For the purpose of this essay, Lamis will be the main character that is discussed and her choice between two societies. Lamis is original from Iraq and is flying back to London after time spent with her very traditional family. She was home with her family after she decided to leave her husband, who is most Iraqi families, would be considered the…