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Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers Over Time-Eleanor Roosevelt

By Moksh Patel

  • Early Life and Education(1900–1920)

    Full Name: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
    Leadership Role Achievements:
    Born in 1884 to a prominent family, Eleanor was the niece of President Theodore Roosevelt.She was educated privately and became involved in social work early in life.
    Time Period (Years Active): 1900–1920
    Impact on Society Women’s Leadership:
    Eleanor grew up in an environment that shaped her future interest in social justice, women’s rights, and humanitarian causes. She laid the foundation for her future work as a public figure.

  • Marriage to Franklin D. Roosevelt(1920–1930)

    Full Name: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
    Leadership Role Achievements:
    Married Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1905. She supported him throughout his career, especially after his polio diagnosis in 1921, and became more active in public service.
    Time Period (Years Active): 1920–1930
    Impact on Society Women’s Leadership:
    While supporting her husband’s political career, Eleanor began advocating for social causes, particularly during the Great Depression, promoting reforms and human rights.

  • First Lady of the United States(1933–1945)

    Full Name: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
    Leadership Role Achievements:
    Served as First Lady from 1933–1945. Eleanor transformed the role, using it as a platform to address social issues, including racial and gender equality.
    Time Period (Years Active): 1933–1945
    Impact on Society Women’s Leadership:
    Eleanor became a powerful voice for women and marginalized groups, reshaping the role of women in political leadership. She also led initiatives like the New Deal for women.

  • United Nations and Human Rights(1945–1953)

    Full Name: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
    Leadership Role Achievements:
    After her husband's death, Eleanor continued her public service by serving as a U.S. Delegate to the United Nations. She was instrumental in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
    Time Period (Years Active): 1945–1953
    Impact on Society Women’s Leadership:
    Eleanor's work at the UN made a lasting global impact on human rights and provided a framework for future advocacy for women's rights, peace, and equality.

  • Legacy and Lasting Influence(1950–1962)

    Full Name: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
    Leadership Role Achievements:
    Wrote a daily column, “My Day,” for many years, influencing public opinion on civil rights, social justice, and women's issues.
    Time Period (Years Active): 1950–1962
    Impact on Society Women’s Leadership:
    Eleanor’s influence on women's leadership is felt to this day. She is recognized as a pioneering figure in the advancement of women’s rights, civil rights, and international diplomacy.