During the late 19th and 20th centuries, Addams was known as a progressive social reformer and activist. She later started an initiative to establish a 'School of Social Work' at the University of Chicago. This led to the creation of a new profession for women. She was known for playing a major role in the passage of a 'Federal Child Labor Law' in 1916 and was internationally respected for peace activism. She won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1931, the first woman to ever do so. She strongly believed that humans could solve disputes without violence, especially after WWI.

Betty Friedan was a known journalist, activist, and co-founder of the National Organization for Women. She was one of the early leaders of the women's rights movement of the '60s and '70s. She is the author of the book 'The Feminine Mystique' a famous piece that sparked public activism for gender equality.

Hill worked at the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights in 1981 where she worked as a legal adviser. During her time working here a man named 'Thomas' started making unwanted sexual advances at her profusely. This uncomfortable and non-beneficial environment led her to leave this job in 1983. Fast-forwarding, she ended up joining the faculty at UO where she became the first tenured African American professor at the institution. Thomas ended up being appointed a spot on the Supreme Court, this is where Hill testified against him before the Senate Judiciary Committee recounting Thomas's sexual harassment. She gained a following through the public eye. During the questioning, she was accused of lying and being accused of insanity. Overall the case fell through and Hill never achieved justice. This however empowered many women to enter politics leading to the 1992 "Year of the Woman". Leading to many female politicians being elected in Congress and seats in the Senate. While also raising awareness to workplace sexual harrassment.

Tarana Burke has made quite an impact, founding the 'Me Too' movement and was named 'Person of the Year' by TIME Magazine in 2017. She started this journey by finding ways to provide resources and support to young women. of color who have experienced different kinds of trauma in their lives. This eventually led to the launch of her movement and also started a non-profit 'JustBe, Inc.' The 'Me Too' movement was meant to be a way of promoting "empowerment through empathy". Eventually, after gaining a following through her empowering work she became a global leader and started a larger conversation about sexual violence. She has been invited to speak across the world and was awarded the Sydney Peace Prize (2019).