Who says women are not powerful? All throughout history, women have played vital roles in the development of various civilizations and helped in the advancement of many causes. So if in case you think that women are just for doing home chores and taking care of the children, then know that they are more than that. Here are the top five women who contributed to the society and brought about major changes in the world.
Mother Theresa
One of the most influential woman figure in the world is no other than Mother Theresa. She was a nun who devoted her life to the service of the poor and oppressed. Because of that, she became the global icon for selfless service. And in 1979, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Mother Theresa is a great example of a woman’s power to make a change in the world.
Princess Diana
Another woman who was able to stir the hearts of the people is Princess Diana of Wales. Married to Prince Charles, she has a natural sympathy with the poor as well as to those who are mistreated. Princess Diana was able to combine her princess’ appeal with her humanitarian work. She is indeed a great woman worthy of the world’s admiration.
Marie Curie
In the field of Science, the woman who would most likely be remembered is no other than Marie Curie. She was the first woman who was able to receive a Nobel Prize and the first person to win in for two separate categories. Her valuable contribution to Physics and Chemistry were the development of radioactivity and the creation of the first X-ray machines.
Madonna
Madonna is also considered as one of the most influential woman especially in the music industry. Dubbed as the Queen of Pop, she was able to sold more than 250 million record copies around the world. With such an accomplishment as that, no wonder Madonna is considered the most successful musician of all time.
Oprah Winfrey
If there is one good example of a modern woman, it is definitely the celebrity Oprah Winfrey. She is an influential talk show host who was also the first woman to ever own her show. Aside from that, she also has a book club which focuses on the different issues that are faced by American women.
Women have played important roles in shaping the society that we have today. Mother Theresa, Princess Diana, Marie Curie, Madonna and Oprah Winfrey are just some of these women who were able to make valuable contributions and helped changed our way of thinking about the world. Knowing what these amazing world icons have done can help us treat women better as well as inspire others like them to stand up and join the long list of women who changed the world.
