Today being International Women's Day, I wanted to shine the spotlight on a number of females from around the world, who did remarkable things through the ages. Some of these names you know, but all of these names you should know. I'm going to list a lot of people. If you haven't heard of them, take a moment and look them up.
Long before our time there were Cleopatra of Egypt, Elizabeth I of England, Joan of Arc, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Olympe de Gouges, and Catherine the Great of Russia. Most of these names are familiar from our history classes, but there are probably many things you don't know about them. Make it a point to find out more.
More recently we have Betty Friedan, Gloria Steinem, Indira Gandhi, Golda Meir, Margaret Thatcher, Corazon Aquino, Eleanor Roosevelt, Margaret Chase Smith, Barbara Jordan, and Harriet Tubman. Add to the list Margaret Mead, Jane Goodall, Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, Rosa Parks, Emily Dickinson, Alice Walker, and Katharine Jefferts Schori. (I could easily triple this list and then some).
Again, check out these women if you don't already know of their fame. My point here is let's stop being so male dominated. Women hold up half the sky and it's high time they were treated with respect and equality. Let me be clear too - I am talking about ALL of our sisters, not only our CISters.
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