Do we all need role models? Great women have made leaps and bounds this year in every conceivable field, from science and art to social justice and politics.
Review of the year: female pioneers
Inspirational: Four women from very different walks of life who showed this year that they are unafraid to speak out for the wellbeing of others. Glossary
Timothy Leary - An American psychologist and author known for his strong advocacy of psychedelic drugs.
Advocates - Someone who publicly supports or recommends a particular policy. The word originates from the Latin vocare, meaning to call.
Peabody Award - The Peabody Award was created to honour excellence in radio broadcasting as the radio industry's equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize.
Emmy - The Emmy Awards are television industry awards.
Abducted - Taken by force, or kidnapped.
Gisele Pelicot - A French woman whose husband has admitted to drugging her and inviting dozens of men to abuse her without her knowledge. She has waived her right to anonymity.
Eloquence - Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Marginalised - Treating a person, group or idea as if they are unimportant.