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Pre-1900s: Susan B. Anthony (1820–1906)
Leadership Role Achievements: Leading figure in the U.S. women’s suffrage movement.
Co-founded the National Woman Suffrage Association (1869).
Played a key role in the fight for the 19th Amendment (ratified in 1920, after her death).
Time Period: 1851–1906 (Active in the women’s rights movement)
Impact on Society Women’s Leadership:
Paved the way for women’s voting rights.
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1900–1950: Amelia Earhart (1897–1937)
Leadership Role Achievements: First female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean (1932).
Set multiple aviation records, breaking gender barriers.
Advocate for women’s careers in male-dominated fields.
Time Period: 1928–1937 (Active in aviation and women’s rights)
Impact on Society Women’s Leadership:
Proved that women could excel in aviation and exploration.
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1950–2000: Rosa Parks (1913–2005)
Leadership Role Achievements: Refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama (1955).
Sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a major Civil Rights Movement event.
Worked for racial equality and justice throughout her life.
Time Period: 1955–2000 (Active in civil rights and social justice)
Impact on Society Women’s Leadership:
Became a symbol of resistance against racial segregation.
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2000–Present: Jacinda Ardern (1980–Present)
Leadership Role Achievements: Prime Minister of New Zealand (2017–2023).
Led her country through the Christchurch mosque attacks, COVID-19, and other crises.
Advocated for gender equality, climate action, and mental health awareness.
Time Period: 2017–2023 (Prime Minister of New Zealand)
Impact on Society Women’s Leadership:
Promoted compassionate and crisis leadership.
Inspired young women in politics worldwide.