Sybil Crawely: A Woman who Stands Up Against Sterotypes 

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Like the majority of History enthusiasts, I am obsessed with PBS's show Downton Abbey. The female characters within the show are all strong, independent females in their own right. My favorite character on the series is Sybil, the youngest daughter who is all about pushing the boundaries. Throughout the series she pushes the limits in fashion, her political beliefs, her choice to become a nurse during the war, and her marriage to the families driver, who as one could guess it is outside the families social class. Sybil's character helped take the series throughout many twists and turns until her untimely death as a result of child birth. I think women, or anyone can take a page from Sybil's book and stand up for their beliefs. She fought for her equality as a women, and fought for her beliefs back when women were more seen not heard. Her comments and beliefs are very different from her family. Sybil would cause her father many headaches, but she continued on her quest to be a "worldly woman".  I like Sybil's spunk and defiance against society. Today, people are becoming more individualistic instead of all being the same. We should all follow in Sybil's footsteps and be passionate about our beliefs.

Margaret Thatcher: The Iron Lady 

Margaret Thatcher is the clear definition of an inspirational woman. She grew up with an outspoken father during World War II, it was this that caused her to be inspired to fight for what she believed in. She went to college at Oxford, and then started small trying to break into politics. She was a member of the Conservative Party. It was with courage and hard work that she became Great Britain's first lady Prime Minister. She broke the barriers, of the "mans world" of British Politics. Margaret Thatcher got her nickname for her radical ideas and style of government. When trying to reform problems that were occurring she stuck to her guns and refused to negotiate with the protesters against her ideas. When staying at a hotel, an attempt was made on her life by the plantation of a bomb. She escaped without harm. In other instances she also went against the queen when dealing with the Apartheid issues in South Africa. It caused quite a controversy, and a problem between the Royal Family and Parliament. I consider her a powerful and inspirational woman. Although her political career ended in a way that is not looked upon in a good light, she did a lot for the British people and proved that women could hold their own in Parliament and British politics.

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 Ke$ha : A One Women Revolution 

This entry is going to need you to think outside the box. Most people consider Ke$ha the artist to be a mess or a party girl . People can disagree with me, but I like to think of Ke$ha as rebel against society. In a lot of her songs she celebrates her unique and weirdness, which I think is important in today's cookie cutter society. It is important to express yourself and be who you truly are without fear. Ke$ha songs focus on her celebrating who she is. She has inspired multiple youth across the nation who have been victims of bullying, and other people who have been opressed. 

Ke$ha has elaborate costumes that match her off the wall lyrics. She expresses her inner most feelings through her music without fear of persecution. While, she gets criticism from multiple judges she never seems to quit what she's doing. She speaks freely, and does not care who disagrees with her. For these reasons, I consider her a remarkable and inspirational woman. We all need to take a page from her book, and realize its ok to be and express yourself. More importantly don't let the critics define you, keep pushing on "animals". 

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