Women Who Changed the World – A Message for Gender Equality Angela Burdett-Coutts was one of the richest women in England, but she used her wealth to help (7) __________ through charity. She built schools and houses for poor families and worked with famous charities like the RSPCA and the NSPCC. While many women of her time stayed at home, she showed that women could also lead and support communities. Florence Nightingale gave another example of (8) __________. She left behind a wealthy life to serve as a nurse. During the Crimean War, she became known as “The Lady with the Lamp,” visiting soldiers at night. She also wrote papers and used pictures to explain medical ideas. Her work proved that women could change not only health care but also education. Even today, a high (9) __________ of inequality prevents many women from following their dreams. Yet both Angela and Florence proved that women could stand up for justice and inspire change. (10) __________ many barriers in the 19th century, they showed that women had the same value as men. While one woman became a leader in charity and the other in nursing, many others continued their (11) __________ equal rights. By respecting values like (12) __________ and fairness, and by giving women equal opportunities in society, we can make great progress—just as these women once did. [Adapted from Bright workbook 10] | 