5 women trailblazers who show the men there are no gender barriers to jobs
To celebrate today’s International Women’s Day we look at the achievements of women, including a fighter pilot and astronaut
UN Women – the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women – has chosen “think equal, build smart, innovate for change” as the theme of today’s 2019 International Women’s Day.
This annual March 8 event – which uses the hashtag #womensday – is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, which also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
This year UN Women puts innovation by women and girls – for women and girls – at the heart of its efforts to achieve gender equality. It is all about looking at innovative ways in which gender equality can be advanced and empower women: creating opportunities is key.
STYLE wants to pay tribute to a few courageous women who are pushing back gender stereotypes to show that, in professions usually considered suitable only for men to do, women can do them, too – and sometimes even better.
Check out five women showing us there are no gender barriers when it comes to the “hard” jobs.
Roberta Bondar
As a neurologist, astronaut, landscape and avian photographer, non-profit founder, author and public speaker, it would seem Dr Roberta Bondar has been given more hours in the day than the average human being.
Bondar, 73, received her bachelor of science degree in zoology and agriculture in 1968 – then passed a master of science degree in experimental pathology in 1971, a doctorate in neurobiology in 1974, and her doctor of medicine degree in 1977. She was then admitted as a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in neurology in 1981.