Feminism and its positive effects on society throughout the years

Womens history is full of trail-blazers. Since the begin- most would give up the fight after enduring such a ning of time women have been fighting for their rights, tragedy, but Malala has continued to speak out more and have continued to make countless contrifervently than ever on butions to society. From science and politics, behalf of girls and women to sports and medicine, many women have everywhere who want to made a name for themselves. During the have the same chance at month of March, I encourage you to reflect on education as their male the accomplishments women have made peers. Her story is a rethroughout time. minder of why it is imperative that we speak Did you know that it was a woman who inout on behalf of those vented the windshield wiper? Or that Liquid whose voices are being Paper (white out) was invented by a woman? oppressed like Sojourner While youve most likely heard of Marie Curie, Truth and Susan B. Andid you know she discovered radium and furthony did for American thered x-ray techwomen. nology? Unfortunately, until the Strides in Womens Equality 1970s most of Women have continued to make strides in equality womens history both in the United States and abroad. This year, with was rarely the subthe support of many legislators from Ohio, the Comject of study, and bat Exclusion Policy for Women was lifted, and womwomens accomen are now eligible to receive the same training and plishments hardly opportunities for recognition and promotion in our revered with remilitary as men. spect. On a global scale, last year Saudia Arabia, Brunei, Though our country and Qatar allowed has made great adwomen athletes to vances acknowlcompete in the edging womens contributions and rights, there is still 2012 Olympics for work to be done. It has been less than 100 years since the first time. Nevwomen gained the right to vote in the United States, er before had every and women in our country still make only 77 percent participating counof what their male-counterparts earn on average. try in the Olympics Many women in other countries still do not have the sent women. What right to vote in an election, choose a mate, or even a contrast to the drive a car. year 1896 when women werent alMalalas Story lowed to participate Malalas story is an inspiration to anyone advocating at all. for gender equality around the world. Malala Yousafzai is a 15-year-old girl from Pakistan who was shot in the As women continue to make their mark in the history head by the Taliban on her way to school. Malalas books, the day in which men and women have the strong belief in education for girls and women was same opportunities is sure to come. Lets use womens viewed as oppositional to her culture, and she was seen History Month as an opportunity to reflect on the as a threat. Luckily, Malala survived the shooting and is unique social, religious and economic history of women recovering in a hospital abroad. Malala is a true leader; in our country and state.

Celebrating Achievements of Women