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In 1988, she was listed in the New York Times roster of champions for women's weightlifting in the 82.5 kilograms (182 lb) category. [21] In 1989, she won the women's heavyweight division by lifting a total of 507 pounds (230 kg). [22] She won silver medals in international competitions—Jakarta (1988), Manchester (1989) and Sarajevo (1990). [23]
Boothroyd's Speaker's shoe in the Women's Library. Following the 1987 general election Boothroyd became a Deputy Speaker to the Speaker Bernard Weatherill. She was the second female Deputy Speaker in British history after Betty Harvie Anderson. In 1992 she was elected Speaker, becoming the first woman to hold the position. There was debate ...
The strong female character is a stock character, the opposite of the damsel in distress.In the first half of the 20th century, the rise of mainstream feminism and the increased use of the concept in the later 20th century have reduced the concept to a standard item of pop culture fiction.
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These women empowerment quotes from female founders, famous icons and feminist trailblazers will inspire you. Talk about women supporting women! 50 powerful women empowerment quotes that'll leave ...
This list presents female speakers of national and territorial unicameral parliaments of their respective nations or territories. [1] Many women have been elected to parliaments around the world, starting around the first quarter of 20th century. Some of them were entrusted to take the position of Speaker of the parliament.
Nearly a dozen men have entered the race for speaker since Kevin McCarthy was ousted, not a single woman has joined them. 'Too smart to want the job': Why no women are running for speaker of the House
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