Who's Your Woman Warrior?

LiteraryLark · Jan 21, 2021, 10:20 PM

Is there a female role model in your life you look up to? Can be celebrity or someone closer to home for any reason you admire.

Right now, I have a photograph of Ruby Roundhouse from Jumanji on my wall (actress Karen Gillan) because she has my ideal body type (the character knows many forms of martial arts, and the actress undergoes incredible fitness routines to stay toned and fit for her role), she's confidant, and all around kick***.

Another role model of mine is Hermione Granger from Harry Potter. She's the studious type I strive to be, loves to learn like me, she's super smart and she's a good friend to Harry and Ron.

What about you? Who do you look up to?

Nammu · Jan 21, 2021, 11:19 PM

Lillian Gilbreth. Pioneer of industrial engineering. Credited with inventing the pedal waste basket, putting shelves on the inside of refrigerator doors and putting light switches on walls. She was the first to apply psychology to the industry. Despite this she had I think it was 12 kids and a husband who supported her.

divine1966 · Jan 22, 2021, 12:42 AM

Ruth Ginsburg

indigo1015 · Jan 22, 2021, 10:54 AM

Both my grandmothers and Sandra Day O'Connor.

LiteraryLark · Jan 23, 2021, 08:05 PM

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Lillian Gilbreth. Pioneer of industrial engineering. Credited with inventing the pedal waste basket, putting shelves on the inside of refrigerator doors and putting light switches on walls. She was the first to apply psychology to the industry. Despite this she had I think it was 12 kids and a husband who supported her.

I did a brief research on her and she is fascinating. I'm guessing that Steve Martin movie is based on her? She also lived to be very old.

I completely forgotten to mention. Jane Goodall is at the tippy top of my women role model list, and I am a huge fan of Madeline Stuart and Bindi Irwin.

LiteraryLark · Jan 23, 2021, 08:06 PM

And a good one to watch out for is astronaut Jessica Meir. I really like her.

Nammu · Jan 23, 2021, 08:16 PM

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I did a brief research on her and she is fascinating. I'm guessing that Steve Martin movie is based on her? She also lived to be very old.

I completely forgotten to mention. Jane Goodall is at the tippy top of my women role model list, and I am a huge fan of Madeline Stuart and Bindi Irwin.

I first came across her though the book bells on their toes by her son. I was in grade school and loved the idea that a woman was first in this field. The movies were ok but the books better. Oh Jane Goodall was another one I admire greatly.

Feb 04, 2021, 12:23 PM

emilie autumn/ demmi lovato

demmi's been through a lot and has been really honest and open about her struggles

emilie has cds, a book, can play 2 instraments and manages her own online shop- and also struggles with MI

AncientMelody · Mar 19, 2021, 07:06 PM

My primary care physician. She’s been my doctor for nine years and was initially a colleague at a previous job. I’m a physician assistant so I also look up to her professionally and I turn to her when I need support from the stresses of the job, almost as much as for my medical care.