20 Women Who Made History By Bending Gender Roles

Referring to herself as a “plain housewife”, Corazon Aquino was a major contributor to the modern-day Filipino state. Aquino launched her bid for the Presidency after her husband was assassinated upon returning from exile in the United States. She is especially well remembered for leading massive peaceful protests after the electoral fraud of the 1986 elections. Aquino was the first female President in Asia and restored Filipino democracy after her predecessor’s 20-year rule.