Women Who Truly Do Run the World
Mhairi Turner
March 08, 2018
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Happy International Women's Day 2018!!
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Feminism and so-called "Femi-nazis" has been a pretty hot topic in recent years. The courageous and historical fight for gender equality has become something to be ridiculed by many. It is important to understand that feminism as a movement is about EQUALITY of all genders and not about females being on top. The movement is as much for men and any other gender as it is for women - a statement which, as a feminist, I feel very strongly about.
Unfortunately, equality between genders has not yet been achieved throughout the world. Young girls are still being told they have no right to education, being married off and forced to have children as soon as they get their first ever period in many countries all over the world. The fight is still relevant - these girls deserve justice.
The world is full of inspirational women and men alike. There are hundreds of amazing people in the world who deserve to be recognised and applauded. We are getting closer and closer to living in a world of equality and I have compiled a list of six inspirational women who proved that they truly do run this world.
Millicent Fawcett
Often an under-appreciated member of the suffragette movement, Millicent Fawcett was a tireless campaigner who encouraged peaceful protest to get the message across. In modern day, Fawcett is considered instrumental in gaining the woman's right to vote and, for that, we are eternally in her and the rest of the suffragettes debt. Ladies, don't skip on elections, practice your right to vote for all the women who fought before you.
Marie Curie
When people hear the name "Marie Curie" it is likely that their minds immediately flit to cancer or radiology. Although Marie Curie's research made astonishing impact on how we treat cancer patients today, the research is much more than that. She is often referred to as the First Lady of Science for persevering and carrying on her research despite heavy criticism from society telling her that science was not for women. Since then, women have accomplished incredible things in science - if it wasn't for Marie Curie, this may not have been the case.
Amelia Earheart
Amelia Earheart is another woman to do something which, at the time, was "not for women". In 1932, Amelia Earheart became the first woman to fly the Atlantic Ocean alone. Throughout her life, Amelia was ridiculed and frowned upon for not acting a "ladylike manner" and pursuing her dreams. She proved she can and she will and has gone down in history - proof that we truly can do anything we set our mind to.
Irene Morgan
In a time of extreme racism and racial segregation, Irene Morgan refused to give up her seat. Something so simple but something so great. The laws in Virginia at the time stated that buses be segregated by "coloured and white". Irene was sat in the assigned "coloured" area but was told to move when a white citizen got on and no "white seats" were available. Upon refusal, Irene was arrested. This simple act inspired others to act in the same manner, Rosa Parks, for instance. Irene's story was vital in the on-going fight for racial equality - a fight that continues today.
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama - ex-first lady, mother, wife, feminist and all round good egg. Arguably one of the biggest influencers for women's rights and equality; especially with education. Her "Let Girls Learn" initiative fights to give girls in the developing world the right to education and has dramatically changed the way many countries view their women.
Emma Watson
In recent years, Emma Watson has become somewhat of a feminist icon, from speeches and initiatives at the United Nations to hand on action in developing countries - this girl does it all. Her social media influence is immense, encouraging young people all over the world to join the fight for equality. "I want my future daughter to know that she is a force to be reckoned with and never to underestimate her own power" : advice we could all learn from.
I leave you with one final question... Who run the world?
The world is full of inspirational women and men alike. There are hundreds of amazing people in the world who deserve to be recognised and applauded. We are getting closer and closer to living in a world of equality and I have compiled a list of six inspirational women who proved that they truly do run this world.
Millicent Fawcett
Often an under-appreciated member of the suffragette movement, Millicent Fawcett was a tireless campaigner who encouraged peaceful protest to get the message across. In modern day, Fawcett is considered instrumental in gaining the woman's right to vote and, for that, we are eternally in her and the rest of the suffragettes debt. Ladies, don't skip on elections, practice your right to vote for all the women who fought before you.
Marie Curie
When people hear the name "Marie Curie" it is likely that their minds immediately flit to cancer or radiology. Although Marie Curie's research made astonishing impact on how we treat cancer patients today, the research is much more than that. She is often referred to as the First Lady of Science for persevering and carrying on her research despite heavy criticism from society telling her that science was not for women. Since then, women have accomplished incredible things in science - if it wasn't for Marie Curie, this may not have been the case.
Amelia Earheart
Amelia Earheart is another woman to do something which, at the time, was "not for women". In 1932, Amelia Earheart became the first woman to fly the Atlantic Ocean alone. Throughout her life, Amelia was ridiculed and frowned upon for not acting a "ladylike manner" and pursuing her dreams. She proved she can and she will and has gone down in history - proof that we truly can do anything we set our mind to.
Irene Morgan
In a time of extreme racism and racial segregation, Irene Morgan refused to give up her seat. Something so simple but something so great. The laws in Virginia at the time stated that buses be segregated by "coloured and white". Irene was sat in the assigned "coloured" area but was told to move when a white citizen got on and no "white seats" were available. Upon refusal, Irene was arrested. This simple act inspired others to act in the same manner, Rosa Parks, for instance. Irene's story was vital in the on-going fight for racial equality - a fight that continues today.
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama - ex-first lady, mother, wife, feminist and all round good egg. Arguably one of the biggest influencers for women's rights and equality; especially with education. Her "Let Girls Learn" initiative fights to give girls in the developing world the right to education and has dramatically changed the way many countries view their women.
Emma Watson
In recent years, Emma Watson has become somewhat of a feminist icon, from speeches and initiatives at the United Nations to hand on action in developing countries - this girl does it all. Her social media influence is immense, encouraging young people all over the world to join the fight for equality. "I want my future daughter to know that she is a force to be reckoned with and never to underestimate her own power" : advice we could all learn from.
I leave you with one final question... Who run the world?
