Here's to the Women You Respect

March 9, 2018

In celebration of International Women's Day 2018, we asked you to share a woman you respect and why—and you brought it. From moms, to sisters, to politicians, to tech leaders to, yes, even yourself—you celebrated women of all walks of life and showed respect to their complex glory.

Talk a scroll through some of your amazing answers below:

I respect my mother because she raised me to be a kind, hard-working , loving young lady! #InternationalWomensDay @shinetext https://t.co/ZwM469jFT7
— Irish Gal (@IrishGal_101) March 9, 2018

I rrespect Rosa Parks, because she stood up for what she stood for what she belived in. #InternationalWomensDay @shinetext https://t.co/eZHoZOYKF5
— Marlene Winter (@mawinter64) March 9, 2018

I respect the women of @McGrathElem because they give their all each day #InternationalWomensDay @shinetext https://t.co/MuiLFADBnN
— Dr. Cindy Neu (@cmneu) March 9, 2018

I respect [Trisha Edwards] because [she Earns her respect,she actually demands it and I love her with all my heart]. #InternationalWomensDay @shinetext https://t.co/pYfEF4wM4J
— Matthew Buckner (@Matthew45073977) March 9, 2018

I respect Ellen Degeneres because she brings about positive change and cares immensely for others. #InternationalWomensDay @shinetext https://t.co/0cc0BaGqPJ
— Brittany Nelson (@brittanynelson) March 8, 2018

I respect @Oprah because she is truly authentic in everything she does. #rolemodel #InternationalWomensDay @shinetext https://t.co/3FDZuKnbjA
— Rowena B. Winkler (@DrRBWinkler) March 8, 2018

I respect SherylSandberg because she chose to persevere and role models what women can be regardless of age and circumstances . #InternationalWomensDay @shinetext https://t.co/ab6blyv3zZ
— Suzann Balog (@SuzannBalog) March 8, 2018

I respect women that take the risk to say ‘I need help’ and get it-myself included. #InternationalWomenDay @ShineText pic.twitter.com/uiSjf9nV5w
— Jen Oleniczak Brown (@JenOleniczak) March 8, 2018

I respect my mother because she persevered in spite of the obstacles that were in her way. #InternationalWomensDay @shinetext https://t.co/yR12QIelkY
— Kai (@MissRoman) March 8, 2018

I respect all woman because everyone of us is struggling with our selves and we fight it each day. #InternationalWomensDay @shinetext https://t.co/H2LaxjBY9z
— Jamie Cowan (@jm82633) March 8, 2018

I respect @MichelleObama bcuz she remained strong, graceful & positive in the midst of such racism & hatred that she no doubt has dealt with her entire life. She is THE example of perseverance and #BlackGirlMagic. #InternationalWomensDay @shinetext https://t.co/BK02yrYSpQ
— Tonya Riddick (@themundanemom) March 8, 2018

I respect millennial women, because in the face of stereotypes about our age group, I see nothing but hard work & dedication. Shout out to you, friend. I see you finishing grad school, balancing work & motherhood and advancing in all ways 🙌 #InternationalWomensDay @shinetext pic.twitter.com/C3vLLXDt7L
— Carol H. (@And_Carol_On) March 8, 2018

I respect Gloria Allred because she stands up for women's rights, and she's been doing it, unapologetically, for decades. I wish I had had her as a role model when I was a young woman. #InternationalWomensDay @shinetext https://t.co/m7HEPHqC9w
— Amy Hoffman (@amysue74) March 8, 2018

I respect Sandy Kretzer because she always finds the joy in each day and does not let what she cannot control have control over her. #InternationalWomensDay @shinetext https://t.co/tkYsHDu256
— Golden Coast (@GoldenCoast9) March 8, 2018

I respect @emmawatson because she stands for her opinions, she is an amazing actress and she is such a strong, intelligent and beautiful woman. #InternationalWomensDay @shinetext https://t.co/iwj7i4bg5W
— mathilda (@missma2001) March 8, 2018

I respect my mom, Julie, because she fought to raise us right, no matter what happened. As a single mom, she did the best she could for us every day. #InternationalWomensDay @shinetext https://t.co/fxKenKjf9j
— Stephanie Radcliff (@wyntergurl) March 8, 2018

I respect [myself] because [if I don't respect myself, nobody will!]. #InternationalWomensDay @shinetext https://t.co/weP4E2ShWm
— Ginger Johnson (@Ginger7488) March 8, 2018

It's not too late—tell us a woman you respect