The statistics on dependence, particularly in women, are shocking. Virtually every person will know someone who is in danger of dependence. Despite the direness of the situation, there is hope.
Sterling silver has played both a functional and cultural role in many societies. This article technically defines sterling and discusses it historically.
Many of these women grew up in a time when females and colored people were discriminated against. Their social status may have prevented them from getting an education but this did not stop them from exploring their world and finding ingenious solutions to everyday problems.