From Hijab Clad Student To Housewives, She Is The Voice Of Change.
Women have gone through a lot. It’s been a long journey in a misogynistic and unequal world like ours. But there always been women who shined through all this. These are the women we know as ‘the women of change’.
Women have been deemed as the weaker sex for as long as humankind can remember. From fighting for basic Human rights to fighting for existence, women have gone through a lot It’s been a long journey in a misogynistic and unequal world as ours. But there always been women who shined through all this. These are the women you call women of change. They are as normal as you and me but they have used their voice to change the world. Meet the sheroes who’ve brought about a stir of a change.
1. Malala Yousafzai
Ever since her childhood, Malala has been a rebel of sorts. Wanting to go to school in a place that restricts it. She had been writing about the Taliban restrictions since she was 11 until one day she was shot in the head. She survived the attack and became a hero. Thereafter she took a stance to education, girls and peace. She became the youngest Nobel Prize winner and an inspirational voice of change.
2. Oprah Winfrey
This African-American woman has been a voice for years. With life as harsh as hers, she bounced back with such great force, she ended up inspiring girls all around the world to DO something. Apart from being the most loved interviewer, Oprah has been an activist and has been donating to charity for years, motivating others to do so as well.
3. Hillary Clinton
While she did lose the presidential elections, she ended up inspiring a sea lot of women and young girls to raise their voices for themselves. She has been an activist since forever, speaking about important issues and urging others to use their voice for the better of the world. She is a woman we all look up to.
4. Michelle Obama
The previous first lady of America may have left that position but she’s never left our hearts. She has been very vocal about marrying the president and her role as the first lady. She has used her prestigious platform to throw light over the major issues faces by kids and women. She is the icon of empowerment for every girl who aspires to be something big in their life. This is what makes her the ultimate voice of change.
5. Serena Williams
This powerhouse of a tennis player has not only inspired people, but she has also embodied as a woman of opinion, voice, and boldness. Being one of the biggest players in history, with numerous Grand Slam titles and Olympic medals to her name, she has inspired every woman to get out there and play. She’s shown the world that sports are, in fact, a woman’s game and has used her platform for the very good of the society.
6. Melinda Gates
Melinda Gates is not only Bill Games' wife, but she’s also a movement in her own name. She has always been a woman’s health advocate apart from talking about issues pertaining to family planning. She has raised millions for the same and has been a source of optimal help to women and families. She has brought about changes that were needed.
7. Anne Frank
This teenager wrote down her entire life as a victim of the Holocaust and became a one-hit inspiration for all. Her dairy has been read all over the world and preserved because history should never die. She was a major contributor to the Holocaust information and shared a very vulnerable side of hers with the world. She left her mark with the idea of diary writing and her ideologies for the world, which changed the world for good.
8. Tarana Burke
She’s the creator of one of the world’s biggest empowering movements, #Metoo. This caused a stir worldwide and not only did people from Hollywood start sharing their stories, everyone was equally empowered to share theirs too. She gave a voice to the millions who have suffered in silence. She is to credit for this huge change where people can more openly talk about their assaults, be it a woman, man, kid, teen, anyone.
9. Ellen Ochoa
You may not know who she is but let me tell you, she’s been a hero for a lot. She’s an engineer and a former astronaut as well as the first Hispanic woman to fly into space. She has had various major contributions to our society. In terms of technology or development, Ellen has been a major taskforce and an inspiration to all.
10. Jane Goodall
She has to be mentioned as one of the greatest women in existence right now. She has been an environmentalist working her years off to fight for animal rights and make this world a better place for our future generations. She has used her position to aware people of the current problems and how we can be the change for a better future.
11. J.K Rowling
This woman right here changed the world with just her mighty words and an unimaginable imagination. Her Harry Potter series, which have now been turned into successful movies, has been the backbone inspiration for so many. To everyone who’s wanting to write, to say something to the world, Rowling has given them a voice and a push on the back to set on a magical journey. Being the first woman novelist to become a billionaire, she has opened newer grounds for women and aspiring novelists.
Women have and will always be the backbone of the world. Some of the biggest inventors in the world are women. Some of the biggest change-makers in the world, women. Some of the biggest rebels in the world, women. Some of the biggest challenges to a world where men dominate, of course, women. Women have always been a voice of change but it is only now that we are valuing the major changes they brought about. From the littlest thing to the biggest movement, women have been changing the world upfront and giving a voice to every being. This one is for all women because we’re all the change.
So why not we pledge together to be a part of this change. Why not we change perspectives and be our own Knight in Shining Armour! Wondering how? Here’s what you need!
Originally published at https://www.fuzia.com.