women who changed the world
Women who changed the world. A list of famous influential women, including womenâs rights activists, poets, musicians, politicians, humanitarians and scientists. Sappho (circa 570 BCE) One of the first known female writers. Much of her poetry has been lost but her immense reputation has remained.
Author Rachel Swaby's 2015 book, Headstrong: 52 Women who Changed Science-and the World, sheds fresh light on these fascinating women who pushed themselves to succeed in fields that were overwhelmingly male-dominated.