![]() At a well-known bookshop last weekend, I saw only one book by a woman in the non-fiction display – and that book was itself about the under-representation of women in the sciences! Research by the Women’s Prize Trust shows that just 27% of non-fiction reviews in national newspapers are dedicated to books written by female authors, and only 36% of non-fiction prizes in the last ten years were awarded to women. The new prize seeks to elevate the narrative non-fiction category in the same way, championing non-fiction writing by women, and positioning women as experts and thought leaders. Therefore it’s fitting that Findmypast is the inaugural sponsor of the new Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, a sister prize to the established Women’s Prize for Fiction, which over the last 28 years has created a platform for greater equity in women’s fiction publishing. And, through our partnership with the British Library, we actively seek to digitise a diverse body of newspapers and periodicals that illuminate women’s and other hidden histories. ![]() We’re proud of our track record of digitising large censuses (like the recent 1921 Census of England and Wales) which are universal and offer a fantastic starting place for finding female ancestors in family trees. At Findmypast, we’re passionate about building a family history product that’s inclusive and empowering. For example, women’s stories are often hard to find due to name changes, or because women are left out of official records. ![]() Anyone who has researched their family tree will have experienced this. ![]()
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