Just as The View brought the female perspective to television, The Female Factor brings the female voice to the college classroom. This book allows women to have scholarly discourse about issues that are critical to them. From rural case studies about single welfare mothers, to globalization and transnational feminist networks, women are determined to be heard. This book provides both the incentive and the direction for challenging, insightful, and inspiring discussions that will motivate women to become actively involved in creating a more peaceful world. It is more than a textbook; it is a collection of riveting articles designed to encourage women to not just speak up, but to finally speak out. Dr. Ingrad Smith is Associate Dean of the College of Education and Human Development and Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at Jackson State University. She has served as an Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University, and the Director of Partners in Progress at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. She has been an assistant superintendent, a principal, and assistant principal. Dr. Smith co-authored The Teaching Game: A Psychological Approach to Understanding Student Behavior and Poor School Performance and its accompanying study guide. Dr. Smith is a national speaker and facilitator. She may be contacted at: ingrad.c.smith@jsums.edu.