These Are The 10 Most Influential Women Of 2022
March 8th is International Women’s Day, and in a world where women are still fighting for equality, the event remains as important today as it was back in 1975 when…
Climate change activist Greta Thunberg speaks at a press conference before setting sail for New York in the 60ft Malizia II yacht from Mayflower Marina, on August 14, 2019 in Plymouth, England. Greta Thunberg is a teenage activist born in Sweden in 2003. She began protesting outside the Belgian Parliament aged 15 and started the School Strike for Climate movement which has gained global popularity seeing school students campaigning against Climate Change on Fridays instead of attending their lessons. Greta has stopped flying as the aviation industry is responsible for 12% of CO2 emissions from all forms of transports. Once in New York she will attend a climate change conference.
Finnbarr Webster/Getty ImagesMarch 8th is International Women’s Day, and in a world where women are still fighting for equality, the event remains as important today as it was back in 1975 when it started. The theme for IWD 2022 is #BreakTheBias, and it’s all about "imagining a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination." Time2play surveyed 1,600 women in the US to learn more about who American women think will make the most significant impact in 2022. So which women will be the most influential in America this year? Check out the results below:
10. Simone Biles -- 3%
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images24-year-old Simone Biles is the most accomplished American gymnast in history with four-time Olympic gold wins.
These Are The 10 Most Influential Women In 2022
9. Queen Elizabeth II -- 3%
Joe Giddens - by WPA Pool/Getty ImagesThe Queen has ruled for longer than any other Monarch in British history, becoming a much loved and respected figure across the globe. At 95 years old, she is known for her sense of duty and her devotion to a life of service as an important figurehead for the UK and the Commonwealth during times of enormous social change.
These Are The 10 Most Influential Women In 2022
8. Kim Kardashian -- 4%
Pietro S. D'Aprano/Getty ImagesWith her high-profile divorce from Kanye West ongoing, the SKIMS founder, 41, has maintained great composure in handling her private affairs while keeping up with her businesses.
These Are The 10 Most Influential Women In 2022
7. Jill Biden -- 5%
Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesNot only is she First Lady of the United States, but Jill Biden, 70, is also a community college educator and bestselling author. She is the first presidential spouse to maintain an independent career outside of the White House.
These Are The 10 Most Influential Women In 2022
6. Taylor Swift -- 6%
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesThe 32-year-old singer-songwriter has never been afraid to show exactly how she's feeling though her music. Exes fear her, but her fans praise her.
These Are The 10 Most Influential Women In 2022
5. Greta Thunberg -- 6%
Peter Summers/Getty ImagesThe Swedish environmental activist known for challenging world leaders to take immediate action for climate change mitigation is now 19-years-old -- can you believe it? Thunberg's activism began when she persuaded her parents to adopt lifestyle choices that reduced their own carbon footprint.
These Are The 10 Most Influential Women In 2022
4. Oprah Winfrey -- 8%
Steve Jennings/Getty ImagesYou can't possibly list influential women and not have Oprah on it! Dubbed the "Queen of All Media," she was the richest African-American of the 20th century, was once the world's only black billionaire and the greatest black philanthropist in U.S. history. By 2007, she was often ranked as the most influential woman in the world.
These Are The 10 Most Influential Women In 2022
3. Michelle Obama -- 14%
Jack Taylor/Getty ImagesBesides serving as the first African-American woman to be First Lady of the United States from when Barack was in office, Michelle, 58, is an attorney and author. She serves as a role model for women and worked as an advocate for poverty awareness, education, nutrition, physical activity, and healthy eating. Michele also supports American designers and is considered a fashion icon.
These Are The 10 Most Influential Women In 2022
2. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez -- 17%
Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesAOC has served as the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district since 2019 as a member of the Democratic Party. Taking office at age 29, AOC is the youngest woman ever to serve in the United States Congress. She has been noted for her substantial social media presence... especially relative to her fellow members of Congress.
These Are The 10 Most Influential Women In 2022
1. Kamala Harris -- 34%
Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesKamala Harris, 57, is the first female vice president and the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history, as well as the first Black American and first South Asian American vice president.
These Are The 10 Most Influential Women In 2022
