Around the world, a few women came to public attention as writers during the period from the sixth through fourteenth centuries.
Bella Abzug and other "second wave" feminists spoke for more than political equality of women, and worked to raise women from a second-class status economically and socially as well.
Women have achieved ever more powerful roles in politics, business and society. I've highlighted some of the women who made powerful contributions to the world during the decade 2000-2009. I've deliberately left off celebrities famous for, well, being famous. I just couldn't see adding Paris Hilton to this list!
This week: can you guess the name of this woman? Hint: she gave up a key leadership position.
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