One of the best songs I've ever heard about the traditional lot of women, and one that truly is an inspiration to all women kind, is "Tree of Life" by Eric Peltoniemi. My favorite interpretation is done by Bok, Muir, & Trickett on their "Fashioned in the Clay" album from Folk Legacy. Ever since we first heard it done by Cathy Barton, Dave Para, & Ed Trickett at the Branford (CT) folk music socitey (circa 1988), my wife has wanted me to add it to my repertoire. I can't figure out the chords. (Perhaps Sandy Paton can help, please.)