As a feminist, I am sit-pissed off that I have heard that every man (and woman) calls it history. This is patriarchalic, chauvinistic male revisionism. Woman have contributed a lot to history: Elizabeth Báthory, Eva Braun, Angela Merkel, etc.
That's why I think every teacher (and teacheress) should call it herstory.
I am on your side, sisters!
(and brothers)