Celebrating Women
Mar 13th, 2008 by April
Since March is National Women’s History Month, I thought we could highlight a few women who have really made significant contributions to the world.
- Harriet Tubman - Antislavery activist who led countless American slaves to freedom through her Underground Railroad.
- Hatshepsut - Female pharaoh who was responsible for serious development in Egypt.
- Benazir Bhutto - Prime minister of Pakistan who was the first woman to lead a Muslim nation.
- Eleanor Roosevelt - American First Lady and humanitarian who worked for various social causes.
- Rosalind Franklin - Scientist who greatly contributed to the discovery of DNA, though her work was credited to her male colleagues.
- Andrew Dworkin - Writer and activist who raised awareness about crimes against women such as rape and violence.
Who are the inspiring women in your life?
More information on notable women can be found at InfoPlease. Painting of Rosalind Franklin done by Denise Wyllie and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.