Xiaobian always thinks that the old saying is quite right: who says women are inferior to men? Let's take a look at the influence of these ten women who have changed the world. 1. Melinda Gates & middot; gates
The wife of Microsoft founder Bill Gates, who used to work for Microsoft. He married Bill & middot; gates on January 1, 1994 and has three children.
In 1994, together with her husband, she founded the Bill & middot; Melinda Gates Foundation and turned it into the world's largest charitable organization, managing a $36.4 billion endowment. In 2012, the foundation issued $3.4 billion in grants. Some critics think that the foundation is only a response to the public's negative comments on Microsoft's monopolistic behavior. However, regardless of the motivation, the foundation has made great contributions in providing scholarships for poor students and AIDS prevention and control.
Melinda is an advocate of women's health. After communicating with women from poor countries all over the world, Melinda realized that helping women in these backward countries to use contraception would improve their lives. In the past, Melinda's life has been greatly improved In the past year, Melinda put her plan into action, launched and raised $4 billion in funding to help 120 million women provide birth control support until 2020. The program will also study new methods of contraception, which will affect women around the world.
2. Sheryl Sandberg & middot; Sandberg
Before joining Facebook, Sherry & middot; Sandberg was vice president of Google, responsible for global online sales and operations, and launched Google charity Google.org . Before joining Google, Sherry & middot; Sandberg worked in the U.S. Treasury Department. In 2012, she was selected as one of the top 100 people of the time.
In March 2013, Sherry & middot; Sandberg published her first book "lean in: women, work, and the will to lead", which was pushed to the forefront of public opinion. The book thinks that women's biggest enemy is themselves, and they are bound by themselves before their career begins. Many critics counter that Sherry & middot; Sandberg is a woman who has a strong sense of self-discipline; Sandberg's comments only apply to the elite and educated women, and ignore the women in poor areas and black women.
But it turns out that after the publication of the book, many women in the company bravely come forward to raise their salary and promotion, and sherry & middot; Sandberg can be said to have inspired the rise of contemporary women.
3. Hillary Clinton
Outstanding statesman, former Secretary of state and former U.S. Senator (representing New York State), famous American lawyer, wife of the 42nd President Bill Clinton and former first lady of the United States (1993-2001). Hillary Clinton has shown great interest in various leadership positions since she was a child. She is an active member of the school and community. It can be said that all the political aura can hardly cover up such an ambitious but charming American woman.
After leaving the US Secretary of state, Hillary Clinton traveled to 112 countries for 401 days, making her the most traveled Secretary of state in history. Unlike her previous role, she helped Israel and Arab radicals reach peace in the Gaza Strip; she helped liberate Libya by encouraging Obama to support the rebels to overthrow Gaddafi; and she successfully negotiated the release of Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng.
Today, Hillary Clinton's popularity has soared, and the American public's support rate for her is as high as 69%. When she resigned as secretary of state in January this year, she tactfully pushed her to one of the best candidates for the 2016 US presidential election.
4. Malala yousafzai
Malala yousufozai, a Pakistani girl shot by the Taliban for supporting women's right to education, is internationally famous for fighting for women's right to education.
When the Taliban banned all girls from going to school and destroyed 150 local schools, malala continued to study until she was assassinated and shot in the head and neck by Taliban gunmen on her way home by school bus in October 2012.
In recognition of malala's outstanding contribution to fighting for the right to education for Pakistani girls despite the threat of the Taliban, the United Nations said on November 10, 2012 that November 10 of each year will be "malala day". She is also the youngest Nobel Peace Prize nominee in history.
5. Lena Dunham
In 2012, 26 year old Lena & middot; Duhan transformed herself from a little-known independent film producer into a household name after the director and HBO's' city girl 'broadcast.
Since its premiere in April, 'city girl' has won Emmy and Golden Globe Awards. The third season of the play is being planned, and the second season of 'city girl' is once again recognized by critics and regarded as a symbol of generation Y women. Meanwhile, Lena & middot; Duhan signed a $3.5 million new book, tentatively titled 'not that kind of girl: a young woman tells you what she's learned', about a 20-year-old woman living in New York about love, sex and life.
6. Pussy riot cat riot
Pussy riot is a Russian feminist punk band with Chinese translations of riot kitten, rebel kitten and cat riot. Founded in August 2011, the orchestra is composed of about 12 members who wear colorful headgear and only use pseudonyms when they appear.
In February this year, before Russia's presidential election, in order to protest against the pro Putin position of orthodox bishops, the "kitten riot" went to Moscow's largest Orthodox Savior Cathedral with its own amplifying equipment and put on its head at the altar Wearing short skirts, singing and dancing enthusiastically, waving fists, singing "Madonna, please drive Putin out", claiming to be "punk prayer", he was accused of blasphemy by the church and believers, and was charged with hooliganism and inciting religious hatred. Three members were sentenced to two years' imprisonment for 'hooliganism' in the church.
7. Mary Jo white
Mary Joe White is now chairman of the securities and Exchange Commission. From the moment White was sworn in in April, she became the first female chairman of the SEC and the most important woman in American finance.
From 1993 to 2002, Mary & middot; Joe & middot; White served as the federal prosecutor in Manhattan, New York. During his nearly 10 years as prosecutor, white dealt with many white-collar crimes including bank money laundering cases and complex securities and financial fraud cases. He also took over major anti-terrorism cases such as the '9.11' World Trade Center bombing case and the 1998 bombing of the U.S. Embassy in African countries. His ability to handle cases is highly praised in the legal field At the same time, people in the industry praised him for being "strong, not tardy and full of fighting power".
8. Janette Sadik Khan
Since becoming new york city's Transportation Secretary in 2007, Janet Sadik Khan has made New York a green and livable city.
Today's New York City has simpler parking signs, faster bus lanes, flexible public transportation systems, 23 pedestrian squares and green spaces like Times Square and Madison Square, 285 miles of bicycle lanes, and so on.
'My goal is to make New York a livable and green place, provide more valuable public space, and enable pedestrians and cyclists to enjoy safer and more convenient transportation roads, 'Sadiq Khan said in her story.
9. Marissa Mayer
In July 2012, Marissa & middot; Mayer officially became the CEO of Yahoo, making a sensation in the industry. 'women can also go hand in hand with their families and careers' -- Mayer is a case in point. In addition to serving as CEO of Yahoo, Mayer is a member of Wal Mart's board of directors and an active angel investor. She gave birth to a boy and was promoted to a mother with her husband Zachary & middot; Berg in October last year.
During Mayer's pregnancy, she informed the company to find another job, but the company said it had no worries about Mayer's mother identity. So humayer put an incomplete maternity leave and managed Yahoo properly. Now she is a working mother, and she has more than enough experience in company management and family management. She even set up a nursery in her private office.
10. Angela merke Angela Merkel
Known as the iron lady, she is the most influential female leader in Europe after Mrs. dydroll. In 2005, she became the first female prime minister in German history. She is the youngest German leader since Hitler and the first federal Prime Minister born in the former East Germany after the reunification of Germany.
Recently, Merkel has played a heavy role in dealing with the European debt crisis, trying to save the euro and balance austerity in turbulent times. In Europe, the iron lady is controversial, but in her hometown of Germany, Merkel is still popular.