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Women’s Month is in March. In honor of Women’s Month, we have curated a selection of stories that highlight the cannabis industry’s boss babes.
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The beginning of March kicks of the start of Women’s History Month. The celebration began in 1981 as a yearly national event. Today, many organizations are paying tribute, including the Library of Congress, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Smithsonian Institution—to name a few. It’s time to celebrate and honor the women who have impacted our culture throughout history.
From science to technology to history and art, countless women have contributed to the progression of humanity—often unrecognized. What about the trailblazers of cannabis?
In the coming years, as more and more women become CEOs, investors, and business leaders, they will be looked up to by the innovative, dynamic and brave women that are shaping the future of this market. Below are some of the best articles we’ve written about women and cannabis.
Gen Z Women Cannabis Love Story
The Gen Z generation is coming of age at a time when cannabis has become more mainstream and “reefer-madness” fear tactics are no longer effective. Women make up about one third of the cannabis industry’s buyers.
Women & Weed: A Story as Old as Time
Smoking is often viewed as a male activity in the popular culture, and especially intoxicants. However, this has not been the only reason that women were historically excluded from cannabis.
Women of Influence
In a few recent issues, our magazine featured an issue dedicated exclusively to extraordinary women working in the cannabis industry. The “Women Of Influence Issue” featured an impressive roster of entrepreneurs, leaders and artists, including Dr. Annabelle Manalo Morgan, Vanderbilt University’s scientist, author, and passionate cannabis advocate. She credits the plant for saving her son’s life.
Research: Are women more addicted to marijuana?
Women’s Health Research at Yale will examine whether or not women are more prone to addiction to marijuana.
Enjoy International Women’s Day by Celebrating with these Tokin’ Women
Discover more about some of the most prominent cannabis users. To celebrate International Women’s Day here’s a list 15 of the books that are mentioned in Tokin’ Women: a 4000-Year History.Â