5 Women who Changed the World: Pt. 3

​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:

• ​​Dame Ethel Smyth​
• Gloria Steinem
• Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
• Boudicca
• Maryam Mirzakhani

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Dame Ethel Smyth​

Composer

Was apart of the women's suffrage movement. Composed music during a time when women were not expected to do so. Male composers where intimidated by her.

Biography

Gloria Steinem

Activist and Journalist

During the American feminist movement, published powerful articles on women's rights and equality. Setup a wide range of businesses and organizations to educate people.

Biography

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Politician and Banker

Had a successful career in world banking before being elected Minister of Finance in Liberia. Became the first female president of an African country and received a Nobel Peace Prize.

Biography

Boudicca

Royal

A fierce warrior who led an army against the ever approaching Roman Empire. Is regarded as one of the most powerful women of that era and is a British icon.

Biography

Maryam Mirzakhani

Academic

Was highly regarded in her field of mathematics as one of the driving forces behind pushing innovation through her research. Was the first Iranian and first woman ti be awarded a Fields Medal.

Biography