Top 10 most inspiring women in the world

Some of the most powerful women in the world have earned much respect in their respective fields and have been inspiring figures for other women, of which we have sorted Top 10 Most Inspiring Women Who Changed the World. They are considered role models even today.

  1. Mother Teresa (1910-1997)

 Mother Teresa was a missionary. She was the founder of the Missionaries of Charity which helps the people suffering from leprosy and HIV/AIDS. She won a Noble Peace Prize and many other awards and honors. She is even remembered today by many people for her charitable work, opposition to abortion, and many other noble causes. Mother Teresa received many honors, such as Ramon Magsaysay Peace Prize and others. Many films and books were written about her.

2. Marie Curie (1867- 1934)

Madame Curie was one of the strongest figures in the field of chemistry. She was a Polish physicist as well as a chemist. She was the first woman to get a Nobel Prize two times in two different sciences. She developed the theory of radioactivity and founded the techniques for isolating radioactive isotopes. Madam Curie established the Curie Institutes in Paris and Warsaw. She has received many awards and honors for her contribution to the field of chemistry.

3. Anne Frank (1929-1945)

It is Anne Frank, who was a diarist from Germany. Her book The Diary of a Young Girl became very famous among the people. This book described her life journey. Many plays and films were made from this book. She described the situations during World War II when more than 6 million Jews were killed. Anne Frank wrote the entire description of events right from her childhood day to her adulthood. These women have created something different in their respective fields for which they are taken as inspiration by the present generation.

 4. Michelle Obama (1964)

 Michelle Obama is an American lawyer and wife of President of the United States, Barack Obama. She is also a writer and was First Lady of the United States. As a lawyer, she fought on many issues such as poverty awareness, nutrition, healthy eating, and many more. Michelle Obama is also famous for her fashion and style. She has also appeared on the cover photo of Vogue magazine. She encourages women for higher education and many other initiatives.

 5. Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003)

The beautiful American actress Katharine Hepburn is still remembered as an iconic personality of Hollywood. She acted in many comedy and literary films. Some of her best movies are The Lion in Winter, The African Queen, and many more. She had got 4 Academy Awards for the category of Best Actress. Katharine Hepburn was known for her independent nature and brought modernized thoughts for women. She was one of the most stylish actresses in Hollywood with her beautiful costumes.

1. Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928)

 The next on the list is the name of British activist Emmeline Pankhurst. She was born in a family with a political background. She was the one who brought the right of women to vote in elections. She founded the Women’s Franchise League. She faced many tough challenges to achieve her goals, but she was successful in doing that. She was named by Time magazine as one of the most important people out of 100 of the 20th century.

1. Rosa Parks (1913- 2005)

 The lady with the title “the first lady of civil rights,” Rosa Parks, was an activist who contributed largely to the Civil Rights Movement. She was an important figure in ruling out racial discrimination in the United States. Many civil rights leaders supported her in this movement. Rosa Parks was the secretary of the Montgomery chapter of the NAACP. She had received many medals and recognitions for her noteworthy works.

1. Oprah Winfrey (1954)

The next on the list is an American actress, host, and producer. Her show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, got the highest ratings on television. She is one of the richest persons in North America. She has created many shows on topics such as self-improvement and spirituality. She has written many books on weight loss. She has been regarded as one of the most influential persons in the world. Oprah Winfrey got the award of Presidential Medal of Freedom by former American President Barack Obama.

1. Mary Quant (1934)

 Mary Quant is a fashion designer from London. She was the major figure in introducing various fashion movements during the mid-19th century. She was the one who brought the fashion of miniskirts and hot pants in those days. She started her fashion designing career with one of her friends by opening a shop in London called Bazaar. She made small white plastic collars on sweaters and dresses. She was the person who first got the Dress of the Year award. Mary Quant has also written many books on fashion.

1. Coco Chanel (1883-1971)

 Coco Chanel was a fashion designer as well as an entrepreneur from France. She founded the Chanel brand. She was often regarded as a style icon for her modernized way of dressing. She also designed many fashion jewelry and handbags for women. She learned the art of sewing from the age of 6 years. She opened a boutique in Deauville which sold sports clothes. Coco Chanel was one of the most influential persons in the world.