BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour Power List - which women should be nominated for their impact on family life?

another vote for Justine and Carrie. Without them my house would be much cleaner and tidier, my washing would be done sooner, I would get to bed earlier and supper would be cooked in time On the other hand, dc would have a mum who had gone batty from lack of adult contact (dh is great but it's good to have more than one person to talk to!) and who has been calmed by reassurance and advice from others on MN when needed (often at odd hours of the day and night). Overall, I think family life is definitely better as a result of MN!

Another vote for Camila from Kids Company.
She is a voice of reason amongst so much bullshit. Her values, passion and integrity always shine through. And she changes lives. Amazing woman.

Caitlin Moran for giving feminism a shot in the arm.

Margaret Mizen. I live near to where her son was murdered and I can't tell you how strong a presence her family have here. And for good, honourable, positive reasons. I'm not religious, but to be able to forgive, and to try and bring about change in the way that she has is remarkable. i

Doreen Lawrence would be the main one that stands out for me.

I'm not sure whether they're interested in women who have made a difference in society generally or whether it has to just be about impact on 'family life' - which seems a bit of a restriction on what women are recognised for. But my current heroine is Karyn McCluskey who headed up an initiative that cut violent gang crime in Glasgow dramatically - certainly that saved a lot of families a lot of misery.

Also vote for camila batmanghelidjh.

If we were allowed historical would go for Marie Stopes...

Oh, and also Camila Batmanghelidge.

Sheila Kitzinger for putting choice in childbirth on the agenda, and speaking up to ensure that pregnant and labouring women are treated with the respect they deserve.

Also second Doreen Lawrence. And Justine and Carrie! If wasn't for them we would never have had a MN election ...

I read this thread and thought I'd like to suggest someone from politics, someone who has campaigned around issues to help families: child care, community services, early intervention, education - something like that. Sadly I'm struggling to think of one woman in Parliament who I know has led challenges on these issues. I am sad that there isn't a stand out politician.

Naomi Stadlen for her amazing empowering book

Fiorella Nash
Feminist pro life campaigner
She is a truly courageous and inspirational woman

Helena Kennedy QC

I second Justine and Carrie for creating Mumsnet, and therefor impacting on family life

I will have to have a think.

I've been really enjoying Woman's Hour this week.

Malala Yousufzai. For obvious reasons that she's brave, determined. But also that it has raised awareness of girls not getting an education.

Me and the DCs discuss education, why some people are against this and all sorts of tangents therein, geography, politics (very basic)...

MNHQ do a splendid job.

Baroness Susan Greenfield.

I don't always agree with her, but Yvette cooper is a very strong voice on the impact of austerity on women's lives and the knock on impact to family life and employment. She is a welcome and somewhat lone parliamentary voice on this.

I second Doreen Lawrence, such an inspirational woman. She's changed this country through her tireless campaigning for the better. Amazing woman