Every single day, women across the world, and over thousands of years, are changing our lives and shaping history.
When we think about our privledge to get an education, to work, to be with a partner of our choosing... none of it would be possible without the help and the voices of some really spectacular feminist leaders. These are just some of the feminists throughout the ages who have made an impact on society. Learn about these BAMFs here! Because of This Woman
jirafaardiente-deactivated20120 asked: I'm not sure if you you accept FAAB people on this tumblr, but I thought I would submit anyways! :)
I haven’t before, because I tend to write about women who self-identify as female, and I don’t want to disrespect anyone by identifying them as female, if that is not something they personally identify as. Like maybe someone is FAAB, but identifies as male or genderqueer, and I don’t want to put the “WOMAN” label on them if that’s not what they want to be…
However, I really love your submission, so I am gonna put it up anyways. Because regardless, I love having more trans visibility <3
The stress of finals and my current internship have been driving me bonkers, so I took a little hiatus from blogging but… I’m BACK! New inspirational ladies coming to your dashboard soon <3
Name: Helen Keller
Dates: 1880-1968
Why she rocks: She was the first deaf and blind person to earn a bachelor’s degree. She became a prolific author and political activist, campaigning for women’s suffrage and labor rights, and participating in anti-war protests.
Quote: “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”
Because of this woman... her story proves that, no matter the disability, it is possible for women to break through and achieve their goals and dreams.
(Courtesy Mary Gonzalez)
Mary Gonzalez told them she was the best candidate to represent them and El Paso voters agreed, but along the way, the 28-year-old doctoral student at the University of Texas at Austin broke her share of barriers.
yayyy =D
(via fuckyeahfeminists)
Name: Beyonce Knowles
Dates: 1981-present
Why she rocks: Her first name needs no introduction. Beyonce got her start in Destiny’s Child, one of the world’s best-selling groups of all time. During a hiatus, she released her first solo album, “Dangerously in Love”, which earned her two number one singles on the Billboard Top 100, and 5 Grammy’s. Her next two albums spawned dozens of top 10 singles. Her album I Am Sasha Fierce earned her the record for most Grammy Awards won by a female artist in one night. In addition to her music career, Beyonce is a leader in fashion design, and owns her own line of perfumes. She has acted in movies such as Austin Powers: Goldmember, Cadillac Records, and received two Golden Globe nominations for her role in Dreamgirls. She is ranked as the second most powerful and influential celebrity according to Forbes magazine, and was named “World’s Most Beautiful Woman” by People magazine in 2012. In addition, she’s also classy as heck.
Quote: “It’s more than just music, it’s the story of how I got to this point in my life”
Because of this woman… she is an incredible influence for many people, especially women of color, proving that with enough drive, you can become incredibly successful and influential in whatever you do. Everyone knows her name, because of all the wonderful things she has done with her career, and in her life.
so there’s a lot of beautiful Rosie the Riveters out there, and I’ve compiled a set of them, so we can appreciate them all together :)
ps I don’t know the artists or women depicted for most of these, so if you have info, let me know and I’ll add it!
- original print (J. Howard Miller)
- Sabina England (artist and portrayal)
- unknown
- Kelly Rowland (portrayal); Derek Blanks (photographer)
- Guatelmalan Woman of Quetzalteca Especial (artist: Mario Lanz)
- unknown
- Roshan the Riveter (artist: Omid Hast)
- Latina Rosie the Riveter (artist: my-little-native)
- Robert Valadez (artist)
- unknown
(via powerpussysays)
Name: Harriet Tubman
Dates: 1820-1913
Why she rocks: She was an abolitionist, humanitarian, and Union spy during the Civil War. After escaping slavery, she made 13 missions back over the borders to rescue more than 70 slaves on the Underground Railroad. She was never caught. When the Civil War began, she fought for the army, first as a nurse and cook and then later as an armed scout and spy. She guided the Combahee River Raid which freed over 700 slaves. She retired in New York, but kept doing work in aiding women’s suffrage until her death in 1913.
Quote: “I freed a thousand slaves I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves”
Because of this woman… thousands of slaves were freed in the south!
Name: Ann Bancroft
Dates: 1955-present
Why she rocks: She is author, teacher, and adventurer. She was the first woman to successfully finish a number of arduous expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica!
Quote: A life lesson for me is, how do you muster the courage to take on a new risk? Whether it’s starting up a business or taking on a new project or expedition. I think the risks that we take are all relative to the risk-taker
Because of this woman… we have a better understanding of both the North and South Poles
Name: Doña Manuela Sáenz
Dates: 1795-1856
Why she rocks: She was a revolutionary hero of South America, and the mistress of the great leader Simon Bolivar. She prevented an 1928 assassination attempt against him and facilitated his escape. Bolivar began to call her, “Libertadora del Libertador”, the liberator of the liberator and she was celebrated and given many honors.
Because of this woman… revolutionary change was able to occur because Manuela was able to use her influence and her power to protect herself and the one she loved.
