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Gender Warriors - Women Who Fought the Battle of the Sexes

Whether in sports, business, arts & culture, science or technology, these women leveled the playing field between men and women just a bit more by emerging victorious from the gender wars.
Sandra Day O'Connor - First Woman on the Supreme Court
She was unable to find a position in a law firm because she was a woman. Yet Sandra Day O'Connor persevered and was eventually appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming its first female justice.
Katie Couric - TV's Highest Paid News Anchor
Hired by CBS President and CEO Les Moonves, Katie Couric is TV's highest paid anchor and commands a salary many have questioned in light of the poor ratings the CBS Evening News has endured since she took over.
Billie Jean King - Winner of "The Battle of the Sexes"
She not only changed the game of tennis but helped women make enormous strides in sports. Billie Jean King used a racquet and a ball to serve the shots heard 'round the world as the winner in the famous "Battle of the Sexes" in 1973.

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