Who is history's most influential feminist?

The most inspiring and famous celebrity feminists of the 20th and 21 centuries—from Susan B. Anthony to Gloria Steinem and Emma Watson. read more

From ancient authors to pop stars and the teenagers, we’ve narrowed down a list of some of the greatest, most famous feminists in history. History’s 10 Most Famous Feminists 10. Mary Wollstonecraft. Mary Wollstonecraft (1759- 1797) was an English writer and feminist philosopher who raised her voice for gender equality. Her 1792 work ‘A Vindication of the Rights of Women’ questioned Rousseau’s ideas of female inferiority and acquired a prominent status in feminist literature. read more

Most known for her "We Should All Be Feminists" TED Talk that was sampled on Beyoncé's self-titled album, Adichie has become a vital author in the modern day feminist movement. Some of her most prominent pieces, Americanah, We Should All Be Feminists and Dear Ijeawele, Or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions, have been instrumental in advocating for women's rights and representing African culture. read more

One of the most influential figures in the women's rights movement in the United States was Susan B. Anthony. A founder of the National Women's Suffrage Association, she published a weekly journal, The Revolution, that advocated for equal rights for both women and African Americans. read more