Happy Women’s History Month, collegiettes! March was officially declared Women’s History Month by Congress in 1987. HC Dickinson is excited to highlight influential women throughout this month, and this week we decided to feature some empowering female characters.
1. Annalise Keating (played by Viola Davis), How to Get Away with Murder
Annalise Keating is inspiring because she is self-sufficient and unapologetically herself. She is a successful defense attorney as well as a law professor, and still has time to mentor (through lots of tough love) her student associates.
2. Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler), Parks and Recreation
Leslie Knope is admirable because if she isn’t working to improve her town of Pawnee, Indiana, she’s helping out a friend. Her dedication to public service and her loved ones is evident in everything she does. On top of that, she’s a great example of a feminist!
3. Olivia Pope (played by Kerry Washington), Scandal
Olivia Pope, an attorney and crisis manager, is constantly fixing one situation or another. Despite her stressful life, she knows her worth and keeps her cool when she needs to.
4. Claire Underwood (played by Robin Wright), House of Cards
While Claire Underwood certainly makes some controversial decisions, she is ruthlessly pragmatic and confident in her decisions. She is always one step ahead of the game and always remains composed in spite of all of her husband’s scandals.
5. Britta Perry (played by Gillian Jacobs), Community
Britta Perry is always promoting equality and intersectionality. Though she may not always get along with everyone at Greendale Community College, her quirky personality and commitment to social justice are definitely inspiring.