P.S. 517 Nancy Pelosi “Being the first woman speaker and breaking the marble ceiling is pretty important. Now it's time to move on.” This is a quote from Nancy Pelosi, just from this quote it is clear that she is unique in the sense that is was the first female speaker of the House. But more importantly that she does not sit idle on this achievement alone, but carries forward to perform her job to the best of her abilities. In this paper there will be a wide variety of information from her basic background information, party allegiance, and her life in the senate.
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.
She began her college career intending to study chemistry, but later switched to art, European history and architectural history.” Although some like to remember Stewart because of the convictions in 2004 of Insider Trading, Martha shows that can she take responsibility for her own actions and she is willing to use it as a Learning experience. 2. Lavine (2013) wrote an article about “The Martha Rules consists of ten rules and a roadmap for entrepreneurs to create their own successful businesses. The book started as a project to help fellow inmates during her incarceration in a federal prison in
Summary on Jimmy Carter – Women’s Plight Perpetuated by World Religions Jimmy Carter, the former US president who is known for his post presidency humanitarian works is a Nobel peace prize holder for his contribution to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights and to promote economic and social development through the Carter Center, the center he founded in 1982 after the end of his presidency. Taken from his speech on the topic women’s plight perpetuated by world religion in June, 2013, the article spotlights the recent state of women and also clearly infers his support for the betterment of women. The author here points out where women are today in the civilized and educated world, what
Role Model There was no other American civil rights leader for women’s rights like Susan Browell Anthony. Throughout her life after being a teacher she dedicated herself to help women. “In 1856 Anthony became an agent for the American Anti-Slavery Society, arranging meetings, making speeches, putting up posters, and distributing leaflets” (Susan B. Anthony House, 2009). Then after 1853 she became a women’s right campaigner. Therefore, she had to give many speeches through her campaigns.
Quindlen believes gay couples should have the same rights as heterosexual couples. Upon reading the article “Evans Two Moms” Quindlen referrers to a court ruling twenty-five years ago pertaining to black woman that married a white man but with out consequence. She is implying that maybe twenty-five years from now, they will be recognized as married legal couples that has survivor’s benefits from the government, will be able to file joint tax returns, and health insurance for their partner through their employer without any discrimination. Anna Quindlen gives numerous
Her sister is Emily Blackwell which was one of the first women doctors. During the time she was born, the Ohio Quaker Benjamin Lundy urged abolition of slavery. She was known as "a guiding star" to rebellious women everywhere. Elizabeth family was very close and had strong religious and moral beliefs. Her father was a sugar refiner and was well off.
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 Mirabal sisters were everyday people doing everyday things in the Dominican Republic, so their courageous acts throughout the story made them role models for women as well as heroes of the republic and made differences in peoples lives. From the very beginning of the story, the sisters showed acts of courage especially Minerva. When the sisters and family attend Trujillo's party, Trujillo dances with Minerva he tells her she should come down to the capital and she responds with “thats exactly what im trying to convince Papa to do, I want to go to the University i’ve always wanted to study law”(98) Minerva tells Trujillo she wants to go against the law and go to school This takes a lot of courage because she pretty much told the most powerful
Maxine Smith: A Civil Rights Pioneer from Tennessee By: Dr. Donna Artrip Maxine Smith is a name that should be recognized and honored by all humanity (especially Memphians) for her contributions to the Civil Rights Movement. She was born in 1929 and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School at the young age of 15. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Master’s degree in French. However, she was denied admission to the Memphis State University graduate program in 1957 due to her race. Despite the obstacles, Maxine Smith was determined to change the laws and policies of segregation and discrimination.