Women Who Changed the World: 12 Women in Equality and Social Justice

The Women Who Changed the World series profiles inspiring, influential women who challenged stereotypes, overcame barriers, and opened doors. Some were the first women in their fields. Some rose to the top of professions, companies, or nations previously run or dominated by men. Some were activists, some were queens, some quietly did their jobs. Each title includes a diverse selection of 12 women who had a lasting impact: on the arts, business, education, entertainment, equality and social justice, the media, medicine, the military, politics, science and technology, the space industry, and sports. From Sojourner Truth, who spoke out against slavery, to Native American activist Winona LaDuke, French feminist thought leader Simone de Beauvoir, and US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this book profiles 12 women from around the world who fought for equality and social justice. Each chapter includes attentiongrabbing photos, biographical details, and fascinating facts. Sidebars go beyond the basics, and prompts invite readers to think for themselves. An Out of the Shadows section features minibios of women activists who never got the recognition they deserved.