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7 Global Women Show Why 'Feminism' Is The Word Of The Year

We profiled some extraordinary women on Goats and Soda this year. They did not let poverty, war or prejudice keep them from pursuing their goals.

"Feminism" was the most looked-up word in Merriam-Webster's online dictionary in 2017.

We've profiled some extraordinary women in Goats and Soda this year who should be cited in the dictionary's definition. They pursued their goals in the face of poverty, war and prejudice.

Many of these women were recognized in 2017 for their determination. Malebogo Malefhe of Zimbabwe, who was shot by her boyfriend 10 years ago, was given an International Woman of Courage award by the State Department for her work with domestic violence survivors. And ultrarunner , who grew up in a small village in Nepal, was.

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