Vernell Myers Coleman contributed to the building of Arizona’s history and foundation. She gave up many of her hours to her community and selflessly helped improve our communities. Becoming a liaison between service organizations and the people of her community provided her people with housing, food, clothing, and education (Vernell Myers Coleman (1918-1990) - Arizona Women 's Hall of Fame). Throughout the 50s she changed how many of us live today and helped better our daily lives
The common view in ancient societies was often that this was a world of men; that women were inferior. There’s often debate on the role of women in society, but in reality, women play an important role in any type of society, whether it is good or bad. Women in ancient Greece, China, and the Roman Empire were able to exercise influence into their culture despite the discrimination toward them. Although each society was different, women shared similar influences in their power, and restrictions in the aspect of marriage. Although most of these ancient cultures viewed women similarly, of these three locations, the women in the Roman Empire had it best.
In addition, another reason why she is such a significant historical figure is because of how her works present a physical representation on how women were able to pass down their knowledge and teachings to others, mainly women, since women were not able to teach at that time in history. Hildegard’s work The Scivias was one of two majorly remarkable religious works ever done by a woman in Western history. Three major things that made Hildegard significant was obviously, one, her book, The Scivias, two, she produced major works of theology and visionary writings, and three, thanks to the illustrations in The Scivias, she was one of the few identifiable women artist of the Middle Ages. In addition she was also famous for writing sacred music, and she wrote about natural history and medicine. Hildegard also wrote and composed music for a play called Ordo Virtutum. Hildegard was an all around respected women of the Medieval age and people from all ranges came to see her, such as popes and even
In the court case of Tempel Anneke, many social and economic factor determined the outcome of her trial. Was it the misfortune of the people in her community that she was unable to help, or the fact that she was known to be a very powerful healer? Could it also have been that she was not part of the norm of society based on her characteristics of the general woman figure she portrayed in the 1600’s? Through the analysis of, The Trial of Tempel Anneke: Records of a Witchcraft Trial in Brunswick, Germany, 1663’s court transcriptions the details will show how these social and economic factors played such an important part in the trial that convicted her to death.
How would the Byzantine empire be today if Anna Comnena, a princess born to inherit the throne but died in a nunnery due to a failed attempt of murder, actually inherited the throne? Anna of Byzantium is a novel written by Tracy Barrett in 1998. It is a historical fiction book telling of Anna Comnena, a Byzantine princess and the events that happened to her in her lifetime. Anna Comnena, the ambitious heir the throne of the Roman Empire, was a well educated, arrogant, and vengeful person.
Hatshepsut was a great ruler who lived in ancient Egypt during the eighteenth dynasty. Her reign brought good things to Egypt as a whole, and she was loved by many. Her rule was not just filled with good things for Egypt as a whole, but it was a time of progression to for women. Women were able to look up to a woman who was the major figure of the Egyptian society. She would later declare herself as king, in order to be able to let the people know what kind of rule she would be doing. She had many accomplishments while being a leader, and when she died, all of her accomplishments seemed to be erased because of Thutmose III. He tried to erase her legacy from Egyptian history, but did not completely do so. Overall, Hatshepsut’s reign
Cleopatra’s story was told in many ways, but the best found was written by a historian named Plutarch, who lived about a century after Cleopatra. Cleopatra was born in 69 B.C. Although her family ruled Egypt, Cleopatra was Macedonian Greek. She became queen of Egypt at eighteen years old in 61B.C. She led Egypt with her younger brother Ptolemy XIII, who was ten. She did not get along well with her brother, and they started a civil war in Egypt. Cleopatra feared losing her power, so she decided to sneak into Caesar’s palace by having Apollodorus wrap her up in a piece of bedding. She wanted to make allies with Caesar because he was such a powerful man. When Cleopatra and Caesar met, they decided to get married for political reasons. Egypt had
In “Hatshepsut: His Majesty, Herself” by Catherine Andronik, she informs the reader about Hatshepsut and her role as an effective female pharaoh in ancient Egypt. One supporting detail proving her leadership was she acted as a regent,”an adult who could take control of the country.” Hatshepsut being a regent helped her gain experience for when she becomes pharaoh and her wisdom and intelligence helped her overthrow Tuthmosis III. Also, she showed leadership because she intelligently took on more power. In paragraph eleven, the text states,”Gradually, over seven years, her power and influence grew.” This quote explains that she took more of the decision-making and had more domination of ancient Egypt. She did not automatically name herself
In the late 19th century, there were many influential women including Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and many others that were busy making their impact on society. This was the crucial time period for the reform and improvement of women’s rights. Along with this, it was also the time that Clara Barton pushed for the creation of the American Red Cross. Barton was one of the most influential, but often overlooked, woman of her time period because she pushed for the creation of one of the most relied on associations throughout the world.
She fought for her throne she was a strong female leader living in an ancient, male dominant, and yet made her impact on history. Cleopatra’s leadership distinguished her from the other Cleopatra’s of her day. She is an important leader to Egypt and also one of the most influenced female leaders in her time with more power than most female leaders can acquire. She is an important female leader in history because her life in leadership influenced her people, Egypt, and the world that they can also rule their
Cleopatra and Joan of Arc are two of the most powerful and influential women to ever have lived. Although each one led for their own purposes, and in their own style, the consequences of their actions still have ripples in today’s world. Whether it be because of Cleopatra’s beauty or ruthlessness, or Joan of Arc’s faith and purity both women are considered iconic figures in the global community. Throughout time both Joan of Arc and Cleopatra have been documented as extremely influential characters in history. Cleopatra and Joan of Arc were iconic in different ways, for different reasons but it is undeniable that without them, the world wouldn’t be as it is today.
First association with the Egyptian culture for me is related to Sphinx. That’s why first what caught my eyes was Sphinx of Hatshepsut. No, of course, it is not that massive Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt but his history is also interesting.
Hatshepsut’s name originally meant spirit double of Ra. She was the daughter of King Thutmose l. She married her half-brother King Thutmose the ll. She ruled with her husband for a few years and when her husband died, she became the first female pharaoh of Kemet.
Edith Cowan (nee Brown) was the first woman elected to the Australian parliament. She defined a generation of female parliamentarians and cleared the way for the hundreds of women who followed.
Euripides created an unusual art work that left people mouth-opened. It was criticized and dissed during its time since the audience witnessed a very odd ending. The fact that Medea was really clever and powerful made it different as well. During those times, women had no role in the society. Women were just supposed to serve their husbands and take good care of the children. Euripides created a modern day woman who seeks justice and revenge with her cleverness and power. Medea acted as a feminine heroine who established that women can also be as strong as men.