A woman once said "Educate a boy, you educate a man, but educate a girl and you educate a family" (Face To Face: We Founded, n.d. pg.1). This woman was Adelaide Hunter Hoodless, born on February 27, 1857, who was an incredible woman with the qualities of a leader and inspiring other women with her speeches (Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead, n.d. pg.1). She changed many women's lives as she made education beyond grade 8 possible for women and girls as well as helping women reach equality with men. It all started when Adelaide went to Ladies College and met John Hoodless whom she married and later had 4 children (Who Is Adelaide Hunter Hoodless, n.d. pg.1). Then, tragedy struck in the family.
The 1920’s was the decade for women’s advancement in Canada. More and more women were becoming socially active and coming together to create a stronger voice. They were becoming more independent and free despite of societal criticism. This decade made people change the perspective of women because of their exemplary achievements. The 1920s roared because the “roar” of “The Roaring Twenties” was defined by the development of women’s rights and prosperity that shaped the society of today.
The results of her work are still visible in Lafayette Square, across from the White House in Washington, D.C. While she was first lady, she helped to stop the destruction of historic buildings along the square, including the Renwick Building, now part of the Smithsonian Institution. (Library) Jacqueline Kennedy captivated the nation and the rest of the world with her intelligence, beauty, and grace. With a deep sense of devotion to her family and country, she dedicated herself to raising her children and to making the world a better place through art, literature, and a respect for history and public service. (Library) Jacqueline Kennedy used all her influence to became the voice of the new generation .She had all the traditional values and education, but also she was an admirable women, who dedicated her life to serve this great nation as first
The CARE organization has made many campaigns to help support women. According to CARE.ORG they have adopted Help Her Live, Help Her Learn and the Help Her Earn (CARE, 2006). Those accounts are directed in the uplifting of women around the globe. The Help Her Live program is to help women with medicinal issues while giving birth. “Maternal mortality is nothing short of an epidemic.
Its is women's history month and our project is to find women who have done something in their life to make a positive impact on how people view women.There was harriet tubman who managed to free millions of slaves, Amelia Earhart proved that women could take to the skies just as well as men, and peris tobiko the first women to become the Kajiado East member of parliament. Although jessica’s accomplishments might not be as high as these women its still an accomplishment nonetheless. And the accomplishment is that she proved women can be gamers also. There is no secret about it, since here first time cosplaying jessica has made it known to the world that she is a gamer. In just about any of her interviews she's usually has something to say
“The strength of a woman can carry the weight of the world .” For centuries women have been critical world figures, influencing world events from behind the scenes. Women’s contributions to the world range from Oprah Winfrey’s fight to help women find their strength, to Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat in her struggle to gain human rights. Women have been helping humanity with their intelligence, inner strength and compassion. In the novel, The Chrysalids, by John Wyndham, women demonstrate their extreme strengths by overcoming obstacles and using their intelligence in order to help David find his true identity. Rosalind, Aunt Harriot, and Mrs.Wender show David how to be responsible, love endlessly, and follow his own beliefs.
Sahra Sheikhnur AP English Period 2 Eleanor Roosevelt, The most important First Lady “People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built” said First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. An American is someone that cares for everyone, no matter whom they are and where they come from. A significant impact is when someone makes a difference on a matter that needs improvement. Eleanor Roosevelt made a tremendous impact on America that makes the world a better place today.
Addams also wrote a few books that described her life and the most well-known books could list out such as Newer Ideals of Peace in 1907, the Spirit of Youth in 1909 and especially the Twenty Years at Hull House in 1910 (Brown 402). Jane Addams, as a reformer who’s always aiming to establish the freedom and the rights for labor and social worker classes, spent whole life to work for people. As a woman always put her efforts to work for peace and bring peace to others, she awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 1931 as a reward that her efforts had been recognized and demonstrating by others. The influence that Jane Addams had made to society was unforgettable. The impacts that she made had changed the minds and the direction of society towards women and African-American.
Tyleen Snowden Sociology 3336-02F June 1, 2014 “Clothed with Strength and Dignity, she laughs without fear of the future”- Proverbs 31:25 Free Fab’Rik is a nonprofit spinoff of the Fab’Rik stores. The Free Fab’Rik stores feature higher end consignment clothing donated form the community. The non-profits partner with national organizations like Wellsprings, City of Refuge, My Sister’s house and Haven Atlanta to help women transition from homelessness and sex trafficking with mentorship programs and vocational training. This year, Free Fab’Rik celebrated with their first class of girls’ graduation from the fashion retail job training program. I have been volunteering and shopping at the store since April.
Gender Equality and Peacekeeping in the 21st Century: All-Female Peacekeeping Unit in Liberia Introduction In 2007, Seema Dhundia, commander of the all-female peacekeeping unit in Liberia, recognized the importance of their presence in Liberia, as it had the potential to raise awareness of gender issues and increase respect for women in Liberia (McConnell, 2007, p. 1). Commander Seema Dhundia went on to say that “seeing women in strong positions, I hope, will reduce the violence against women” in Liberia (McConnell, 2007, p. 1). This statement was made shortly after the all-female peacekeeping unit arrived in Liberia in January 2007. Thus, to understand the effectiveness of the all-female peacekeeping unit in Liberia, it is essential to evaluate their impact on Liberian women through a qualitative analysis of observation and intensive interviewing when an all-female peacekeeping unit returns to Liberia in 2010 (Lieberman, 2009). The main research question guiding the qualitative process is: What type of impact can all-female peacekeeping units have in post-conflict societies in a context where physical and sexual violence was widely used against women?