Actresses, singers, writers or journalists... are some of the women who have dedicated their lives to fight for the liberation of women, gender roles.
Feminism seeks the liberation of women from the clutches of patriarchy.
And these women made a difference
I made this list in my opinion, I put the ones I saw most relevant, and there are many more, but I couldn't extend it.
Coco Chanel
At a time when women could wear nothing but dresses and skirts, Chanel designed pants with the comfort of the masculine garment but without despising female fashion. Coco's designs helped liberate women through fashion.
Gloria Steinem
Perhaps one of the most recognized faces in the history of feminism. The American journalist co-founded the feminist magazine "Sra.", Co-founder of several groups of women who changed the image of feminism of the moment. All her efforts made her be honored in 2013 with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Angelina Jolie
In addition to her extensive work as a diplomat, actress and philanthropist of the UN, in 2013 she had to undergo a mastectomy to prevent breast cancer that several of her relatives had suffered. From that moment the actress was dedicated to raise awareness among women about the importance of undergoing routine tests to avoid suffering from the disease. Jolie explained that the decision to remove both breasts, encouraged other women to open up and tell their stories about breast cancer.
Hillary Clinton
The former first lady is the only one who has gone through the White House with public office, as the first woman senator from New York and Secretary of State in the United States. After her campaign in 2008 for the democratic nomination and was about to be the first woman president of the United States. Hillary has always used her political platform to defend women's rights, as in 1995 in Beijing, when she fascinated the whole world with her speech "Women's Rights are Human Rights".
Kathleen Hanna
In addition to her contribution to the fanzine riot grrl universe, Kathleen Hanna started a crowdfunding project to end sexism in the music industry as a result of creating a community of women. She has also become the greatest activist in favor of freedom of expression in music and made it clear when she told the world her idea for an album in collaboration with Miley Cyrus.
Eva Peron
Her style and leadership efforts were questioned in Argentina for years, however no one can deny that it helped develop the feminist movement in the country. At the end of the 40s, Perón founded the Feminine Peronist Party, which helped to grant women the right to attend university and the right to vote, among many other things.
Tavi Gevinson
In an interview for the American edition of Vogue, Gevinson confessed: "For me, feminism is synonymous with struggle, it's very complex, but I'm a feminist because I don't think being a girl limits me in any way." Being editor of Rookie, writer, singer and actress is good proof of that.
Ellen Page
The actress has done everything but be calm in her mission for gender equality. She has defended the rights of women in interviews, programs and promotional trips. "Feminism is always associated with a good movement."
Betty Friedan
The writer and activist was the proponent of the second wave of feminism that began in the 60s and 70s. Friedan dedicated her life fighting for women's equality, helping to create the National Policy Board for Women, as well as the organization of the Strike of the Women in the year 1970. The American writer managed to popularize the feminist movement in the whole continent.
Emma Watson
It's one of the most important voices of feminism of this generation. The actress, only 25 years old, gave a speech at the headquarters of the United Nations in which launched a new initiative reminding everyone that feminism is not just a women's struggle, it's time for men to participate. Although this is not the first time that the interpreter has offered to fight for human rights, this time she has become an activist of social, humanitarian, and above all, feminist causes. Her speech and her campaign 'HerForShe' that pursued that women have the same rights as men went around the world.
Yoko Ono
In addition to being known for her peaceful protests with John Lennon, Ono has also been a voice for gender equality over the years. In 1972 he wrote "The Feminization of Society", a book that helped to mark the feminine revolution of the 70s. The artist continues with her work as an activist.
Marlene Dietrich
The actress fought for the rights of women through fashion. The interpreter wore trousers and men's suits at a time when it was considered scandalous and a taboo, both in the cinema and in private. Once she was almost arrested for wearing pants in public during the 1930s. "I dress for the image. Not for myself, not for the public, not for fashion, not for men." is one of his most remembered phrases.