Speak Up, Be Fearless, And Change Your World Analysis

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Over the summer I had the pleasure of reading Off the Sidelines: Speak Up, Be Fearless, and Change Your World written by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Senator Gillibrand is not only a brilliant politician, but also an inspiration to all women in the fight for equality. She is a true feminist, in the belief that all people are equal man and women of any ethnicity deserve the right to equal pay and opportunity. Currently, a man earns more than a woman in a professional setting for doing the same job. To rectify unfair situations such as the wage gap and beyond, more women need to speak out and have their voices be heard. Senator Gillibrand’s book does a great job of motivating women to strive for greatness and never backdown to a challenge. The

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