Timeline by Lucca Schmierer

Susan B. Anthony 1820-1906

84325_9 — 2024-11-14 18:47:59 UTC

In 1856 Susan B. Anthony organized meetings, made speeches, and distributed pamphlets to spread awareness about slavery while working as an Anti-Slavery Society agent. She also met with another woman in 1851 and the two of them worked to gain independence for women until they died.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg 1933-2020

84325_9 — 2024-11-14 18:54:35 UTC

Ruth Bader Ginsburg served as a Supreme Court Justice and was an American lawyer who worked as an activist who founded the counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union's Women's Rights Project. During her career she fought against discrimination for one's gender and help to pass and protect many laws addressing female rights.

Naomi Wolf 1962-Now

84325_9 — 2024-11-14 19:02:53 UTC

Naomi Wolf is an American feminist author who has written many books themed with the topic and stance on women in American, liberty, and modern feminism. She has been hired as many consultant's for political figures include Bill Clinton, Al Gore, etc. and has been an activist for women since her days at Oxford.

Beyoncé 1981-Now

84325_9 — 2024-11-14 19:09:02 UTC

Beyoncé is a singer, songwriter, and performer who has become a very popular figure for feminism due to some of her songs that have targeted the importance of feminism and female performers. Specifically in her performances she claims to perform for the meaning of power, not sex. She has been empowering and encouraging women all over the world through her art of songwriting and performing not for the pleasure of others, but for herself.