Women Who Dared

Throughout history, women around the world have confronted seemingly insurmountable obstacles when pursuing education, career opportunities and accolades typically reserved for men. But time and time again, ambitious, exceptional women from all cultures proved that they were more than capable of achieving groundbreaking accomplishments, even when unsupported or even vehemently opposed by society’s established leaders.Here are some extraordinary women — activists, scientists and innovators — whose remarkable deeds merit attention, recognition and acclaim.