History has often been written in headlines and speeches that the world has taken inspiration from. Some of the most moving stories come from steps taken by women who fought bravely against injustice and led protests that have changed the whole world.
From fights for equal rights to protests against the unjust system, women have spoken up to create a change in the course of time.
These movements have changed laws and reshaped the way the world sees women and brought everyone to acknowledge the change they can bring to this world.
The following are 8 protests by women that changed history.
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These protests are not just movements against the oppression that women face, but also examples that when women choose to come together, they can battle every system, every challenge, and rewrite history.
Such movements are proof that progress needs to be fought for and demanded if the world around us doesn’t acknowledge the basic rights deserved by women. These instances are more than just history; these are proof that when women speak, the world is forced to listen.
Sources: The Indian Express, Britannica, The Guardian
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