Celebrate Women’s History Month

Looking Back at Influential Women

March is known as Women’s History Month in the United States. This month-long celebration is a time to look back at some of the most influential women. These women have made great strides and contributions to society as a whole, and they are an inspiration to all women in the present.

Yet, far too many of these incredible women are unknown or unsung heroes. That’s why it’s essential to take the time during Women’s History Month to learn about and celebrate their accomplishments.

Why Study Women’s History?

Women’s history is an important field of study because it helps paint a complete picture of the past. Therefore, it is essential to understand women’s experiences to understand the past entirely, and it is also important to celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout history.

Women’s history is a reminder that women have always played a significant role in society and that we are capable of achieving great things.

Studying women’s history is critical as it helps to empower young women. By studying the accomplishments of influential women from the past, young women can be inspired to pursue their dreams and achieve great things.

Young people need to know that their gender does not limit them and that they can achieve anything they set their minds to.

Let’s look at some of the most inspiring and influential women in history. 

1. Rosa Parks
   Rosa Parks is well-known for her role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. She was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person, and this act of defiance sparked the boycott that eventually led to the end of segregation on public buses. Rosa Parks is an absolute inspiration to all women who stand up for what they believe in and fight for justice.
2. Harriet Tubman
   Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist and human rights activist who helped enslaved people escape to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Not to mention that she was a nurse and spy during the Civil War. Her role in the abolitionist movement and her work to help free enslaved people to make a new life is commendable. Harriet Tubman continues to lead by example and inspires women to fight for what is right.
3. Eleanor Roosevelt
   Eleanor Roosevelt was a first lady, diplomat, and human rights, activist. She was a strong advocate for women’s rights and played a crucial role in developing the United Nations. Eleanor Roosevelt is an excellent role model for young women who want to make a difference.
   Not only did Roosevelt have a successful career, but she was also a devoted wife and mother. We love her because she is a prime example of how women can have it all.
4. Sojourner Truth
   Sojourner Truth was an abolitionist, women’s rights activist, and preacher. She was born into slavery, then escaped and became a powerful advocate for the rights of African Americans and women.
   Truth is known for her famous speech, “Ain’t I a Woman?” which addresses black women’s discrimination and oppression. She is an inspiration to all women who fight for justice and equality.
5. Malala Yousafzai
   Malala Yousafzai is a young women’s rights activist from Pakistan. At the young age of 16, Yousafzai was shot by the Taliban for speaking out in favor of girls’ education.
   Malala survived and has become a powerful advocate for girls’ education worldwide. She is a role model to young women everywhere, and her work is sure to impact the future of women’s rights positively.
6. Elizabeth Cady Stanton
   Elizabeth Cady Stanton was another leading figure in the early women’s rights movement.
   She was an abolitionist and suffragist who fought for the right of women to vote. Stanton also wrote “The Declaration of Sentiments,” which called for equality between men and women. She is an excellent role model for young women who want to make a difference.
7. Marie Curie
   Marie Curie was a physicist and chemist, but most importantly, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
   Curie is most famous for her work on radioactivity, which earned her two Nobel Prizes. Curie’s work has had a lasting impact on physics, and she is an excellent role model for women who dream of becoming scientists.
8. Betty Friedan
   Next up is Betty Friedan. Friedan was a prominent figure in the women’s liberation movement. She was the author of “The Feminine Mystique,” which helped to start the second wave of the feminist movement. Additionally, Friedan was a founding member of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She is an excellent role model for young women who want to fight for gender equality.
9. Oprah Winfrey
   Oprah Winfrey is a media mogul, actress, and philanthropist. She is the founder of her television network, OWN, and has been a powerful advocate for women’s empowerment. Oprah is an excellent role model for young women who want to succeed in their careers.
10. Kamala Harris
    Kamala Harris is an American politician and our current Vice President of the United States.
    She is the first Indian American and the second African American to be elected to the US Senate. By becoming the Vice President, Harris has shown young women that anything is possible. She is an excellent role model for young women who want to pursue a career in politics.

At Vintage, We Honor Women

Celebrating Women’s History Month allows us to reflect on the progress made while recommitting ourselves to the unfinished business of achieving gender parity.
Women have always played an essential role in society, but their stories have often gone untold.

Now, more than ever, it is vital to celebrate the accomplishments of women of all ages.

At Vintage, we are committed to honoring aging women and their contributions to society. We believe that every woman has something valuable to offer at every stage and age. We are proud to offer Colorado’s leading aging resources to help older women feel appreciated and connected.