I don't think any of the institutions or activities that these women represent were made to do it.  Rather they were just some damn strong woman who made their way.  Kudos to them.

And you left off Margaret Thatcher, but I guess since she was a conservative you would find her not to be deserving of the hard work, fortitude, and get it done spirit that she and other women (and men) do on a  daily basis to succeed.