LOOK: Inspiring Filipina Achievers You Need To Know About
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March is Women's Month! Time to celebrate women's contribution to society and history, and their achievements that inspire other women and the younger generation.
In old times, women did not enjoy the same rights and privileges as men. In a way, women were treated as second class citizens in some cultures and countries.
Before, most women were not allowed to get an education, vote, speak publicly, pursue a career in the corporate world or in male-dominated professions and run for public office.
These rights and privileges were limited to men and women's potential and capabilities were greatly reduced.
In many societies, women were expected to be the happy homemaker and doting mom.
While there's absolutely nothing wrong with that, if that's what women really wanted for themselves, many women felt unseen, unheard and deprived of becoming who they want to be or what they really want to do.
After decades and even centuries of fighting for these rights, many women now enjoy a life where they can speak their mind, have their opinion heard publicly, get a degree, vote and run for office, and pursue a career in whatever field they want to.
Now, women even excel in male-dominated fields or careers that many thought only men could thrive.
And many women who have a stellar and fulfilling career are also wives and moms, proving that women can juggle work and responsibilities at home and their families.
Each woman is a superwoman in their own way, whether they play a big role in the world or in their communities.
And it doesn't matter if they're single, married, with kids or none, each woman's achievement is of value and deserves to be celebrated.
Plus, women achievers are not limited to ladies who do well in their field, they are also people who have exceptional contribution to society and history or have stories that serve as great inspirations to many.
Filipinas are, of course, among women who have notable achievements and contributions.
From a Filipina girl boss at NASA to a young Pinay inventor of a revolutionary aircon, get to know incredibly inspiring Filipina achievers in the gallery below.
