Question

What was inspirational about Josephine Butler's achievements?

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Josephine Butler was a feminist and social reformer who played a significant role in fighting for women's right to vote, improvement of women's health and education. She was a dogged political activist who represented the voice of women all over the world. Her core achievements include the fight for women's franchise, the abolition of child prostitution, the campaign against the Contagious Disease Act, extensive activism for women equality and education, among others. What made her achievements exceptionally and inspirational was the fact that the turning point of her life was when she lost her daughter. Instead of her to allow herself to be overwhelmed by sorrow, she channeled her energy to helping women and advocating for the rights of women. She was a strong woman who looked beyond her affluence and was able to relate well with women from every cadre of life. She was also one of the foot soldiers that fought against women trafficking. She also authored several books promoting the rights of women in politics, education, public health, economics and other areas of life.