They say the future is female, but here in Utah, much of the past has been, too. Not only have women played critical roles in forming the political and cultural landscape of the Beehive State, but they also continue shaping Utah today.
In fact, according to the Department of Workforce Services, 60% of Utah s women currently participate in the workforce a higher rate than the national average. With that in mind, it s easy to see why the state s more feminine side has accomplished so much.
Here s a snapshot of the state s most historically significant women and how they helped write history.