12 Responses for "Name the most powerful woman on politics or business or philanthropy that you know and explain why.?"

1. l'il mama January 26th, 2009 at 12:21 pm 1

   I would have to say Lisa Ling. She is a reporter that puts herself in dangerous situations to get the facts of how other society's and nations really are. She is a brave intelligent woman who brings the truth out of situations and brings great awareness.
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2. Charliemoo January 26th, 2009 at 1:05 pm 2

   Oprah Winfrey. No seriously. She was voted the most influential woman in the world. What she says is in suddenly becomes in. She hosts THE most famous talkshow that almost every housewife around the world watches!! Even celebrities are honored to appear on her show!
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   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oprah_Winfrey

3. Super Ruper January 26th, 2009 at 1:45 pm 3

   You are looking for power and success…right? And you want female examples…right? Well, much as I hate to, I'd have to offer up Oprah. She embodies those two words unlike any other. Self made, most influential and her name alone can sky rocket careers and businesses.

   Do I like her as a person - at least what I've read and can tell from tv? No. Do I respect her and her choices and how she conducts herself? No. But those weren't the questions. There are many, many other women who have far more worth as good human beings and examples of how we should live our lives…but you didn't ask for that. I can't imagine another woman who could be more philanthropic, influential or powerful. Hillary Clinton is pretty close to being in the same category, but she is not self made. And her name does not carry the same clout that Oprah's does…
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4. Rio Madeira January 26th, 2009 at 1:52 pm 4

   Politics: German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

   Business: I don't have the name of the MOST powerful woman in business on hand right now, but Mellody Hobson, president of Ariel Capital Management, is certainly up there.

   Philanthropy: Oprah. Duh.

   Science: Jane Goodall. (Why does everyone forget about her?)

   Academy: Drew Gilpin Faust, president of Harvard University.
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5. plushy_bear January 26th, 2009 at 2:12 pm 5

   Has to be Rachel Carson. Her book, Silent Spring, was instrumental in getting the United States (which is often behind - as far as leading nations - in this type of legislation) to ban certain pesticides.
   Wikipedia mentions that she "was an American marine biologist and nature writer whose landmark book, Silent Spring, is often credited with having launched the global environmental movement. "
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   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Carson

6. jodi h January 26th, 2009 at 2:27 pm 6

   do your own homework
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7. Ronnie January 26th, 2009 at 2:46 pm 7

   the one that has influenced american women the most… is clearly Paris Hilton
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8. Shanika January 26th, 2009 at 3:33 pm 8

   hilary clinton because she has the guts to do what no man in politics can do..

   be a proffesional and do the job right !!!!!!
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9. galyamike January 26th, 2009 at 4:00 pm 9

   Margaret Thatcher.
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10. Donna J January 26th, 2009 at 4:13 pm 10

    you go Shinaka!!!!!!!!!!!!
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11. lee e January 26th, 2009 at 4:32 pm 11

    Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Philippine President because she leads the Philippines very well and the economic status are getting better.she is very intelligent economist.
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12. 007 January 26th, 2009 at 5:05 pm 12

    Oprah
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