BBC 100 women of 2019

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www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-50042279
Brilliant :) annoyed at how few ive heard of although I suspect it would be similar if they listed the top 100 men

I remember learning about the Russian revolution at school, and about propaganda and I wondered why people believed the obvious lies.

But now I see a title like that and I don't believe it. Because even if someone had produced a list of 100 females, that wouldn't be allowed, would it? Even an accidental omission of males in a list of women would be a Very Bad Thing needed 'correction'.

It's getting the same way when viewing crime statistics. I have no idea how many female prisoners there are in the UK. I should be able to just look at the numbers, but I can't believe them.

Pity party over.

YY to Simone Biles and KJT for awesome displays of physical and mental strength.

Martina Navratilova

I'm sure I'll think of more.

Esther Duflo won a Nobel prize for Economic Sciences and she isn't there.

But there are two transgender activists (Owl's visage jumped out at me despite never having seen them before).

No classical musicians either despite music being a profound influence in our lives. I suppose it's just not trendy enough.

Esther Duflo won a Nobel prize for Economic Sciences and she isn't there.

Tbf, the list was probably compiled before that was announced.

Yay, Nobels. Is she the only women to win one of the science prizes this year? (I suppose economics counts as a science).

Ahh the BBC’s 98 women of 2019!

Do they have a 98 men of 2019 list or do they get a nice round 100?

Also vote for a MN top 100 women.

1. Rosie Duffield
2. Caroline Criado Perez
3. Magdalen Berns
4. Raquel Rosario Sanchez
5. Joan McAlpine
6. Joanna Cherry
7. Hadley Freeman
8. Gia Milinovich
9. Julie Bindel

10. Kiri Tunks 11. Lady Hale 12. Justine Roberts 13. Jessica Eaton 14. Serena Williams 15. Katarina Johnson-Thompson 16. Nimco Ali 17. Jean Hatchet 18. Gada Kadoda 19. Marwa Al-Sabouni 20. Janice Turner 21. Dina Asher-Smith 22. Susan Bewley 23. Margaret McCartney 24. Simone Biles 25. Gina Miller 26. Martina Navratilova 27. Sharron Davies 28. Theresa Kachindamoto 29. Edna Adan 30. Jasmin Paris 31. Hibo Wardere 32. Pat Craven 33. Lucy Bronze 34. Esther Duflo

I think Megan Rapinoe should be on this year’s list. Those fabulous images of her unashamed exultation were inspirational.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Because, you know?

Megan Rapinoe - who I believe benefited from a woman's sports scholarship (as did her sister) - who now say that sport should be mixed-sex. Talk about pulling up the ladder after you.

I would add maya forstater to that list

Naga Munchetty

Greta Thunberg

Dr Emma Hilton. Especially for her tweets about large gametes.

1. Rosie Duffield
2. Caroline Criado Perez
3. Magdalen Berns
4. Raquel Rosario Sanchez
5. Joan McAlpine
6. Joanna Cherry
7. Hadley Freeman
8. Gia Milinovich
9. Julie Bindel

10. Kiri Tunks 11. Lady Hale 12. Justine Roberts 13. Jessica Eaton 14. Serena Williams 15. Katarina Johnson-Thompson 16. Nimco Ali 17. Jean Hatchet 18. Gada Kadoda 19. Marwa Al-Sabouni 20. Janice Turner 21. Dina Asher-Smith 22. Susan Bewley 23. Margaret McCartney 24. Simone Biles 25. Gina Miller 26. Martina Navratilova 27. Sharron Davies 28. Theresa Kachindamoto 29. Edna Adan 30. Jasmin Paris 31. Hibo Wardere 32. Pat Craven 33. Lucy Bronze 34. Esther Duflo 35. Megan Rapinoe 36. Phoebe Waller-Bridge 37. Maya Forstater 38. Naga Munchetty 39. Greta Thunberg 40. Dr. Emma Hilton

Nearly halfway!

Sarah Field, Leeds City Councillor who launched the Declaration on Women's Sex Based Rights in May with an absolutely blistering speech.

Why is every other person on the list defined by their job or the work they have done apart from Lauren Mahon, who is listed by her medical history (cancer survivor) instead of her achievements?

Why not say broadcaster/campaigner, which is what it describes in her blurb?

For classical music it'd have to be Dr Shirley Thompson? She's just been given an OBE for being a bit of a smasher.

Karen Ingala Smith of Counting Dead Women

Sonia Poulton deffo!

Jessi Combs, American racing driver who was killed trying to beat her own land speed record?

In sport, a word in favour of Sarah Taylor, best wicket-keeper standing up of either sex, now officially retired from international duty owing to her anxiety issues.

Bernardine Evaristo - joint winner of the Booker prize for Girl, Woman Other.
Stephanie Davies - Arai - Trangender Trend
Dina Asher-Smith - athlete - x 2 gold medal winner in the IAAF championships

Nicola Williams of Fair Play For Women.

Maybe we should have a MN list of 100 inspiring women who are actually inspiring
Can I add (haven't seen it anywhere but also haven't looked very hard) if any of the women are Leeds lasses add them here. You can nominate as many women as you like. Criteria, lived/worked in Leeds for 1 year.
I nominated nicola Adams already. Done no more research yet. But I only found it yesterday.

www.leeds-art.ac.uk/women-of-leeds-we-need-you/

Here, sigh.

Megan Rapinoe - who I believe benefited from a woman's sports scholarship (as did her sister) - who now say that sport should be mixed-sex.

Depressing, but she’s from the US, so perhaps she will change her mind, given time.