5 Women who Changed the World: Pt. 10

​This month, my posts will spotlight 5 women who changed the world. In the end, 100 women will be spotlighted. Today I spotlight the following women:

• ​​Martina Bergman-Österberg
• Sophie Blanchard
• Joumana Haddad
• Margaret Thatcher
• Simone De Beauvoir

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Martina Bergman-Österberg

Teacher and Activist

Reformed how physical education was taught to women and opened the first women-only college to teach this subject. Encouraged women to be interested in sports and was a member of the suffrage movement. 

Biography

Sophie Blanchard

Balloonist

The first female professional balloonist to make voyages across Europe. Was a pioneer in the craft, constantly pushing the boundaries of what was possible. Was given the title of 'Official Aeronaut of the Restoration' by King Louis XVIII.

Biography

Joumana Haddad

Writer and Activist

Avid activist and journalist for women's rights, and is the founder of Jasad, an arts and culture magazine. Also created a TV program about topics such as critical thinking and free expression.

Biography

Margaret Thatcher

Politician

The first woman to be named Prime Minister as the leader of the Conservative Party. The longest-serving Prime Minister of the 20th century. Nicknamed the 'Iron Lady.'

Biography

Simone De Beauvoir

Writer and activist

Wrote about social troubles such as women's oppression and politics. Works include essays, biographies, novels, and autobiographies, which shaped how feminist ​existentialism and feminist theory were seen.

Biography