Education is Empowerment

Women have a very interesting history from pretending to be men to get their writing published to petitioning for the right to vote. They had to overcome many obstacles to be publicly recognized as important parts of society. This quote from Helen Keller sums up the attitude of the movement perfectly:

Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.

This quote encompasses my approach to appreciating Women’s History month. I view their history as a battle to overcome the obstacles placed in front of them. Overcoming obstacles is something everyone has struggled with. So we can all relate. These women are great role models for perseverance. They fought for a movement they felt passionate about, and I think we can learn a lot from their stories. Just because there’s only one month or day dedicated to an important part of our history, shouldn’t stop us from celebrating year round.  So be sure to spend some time in immersing yourself in Women’s History!