Eugenia Charles

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Eugenia Charles born?May 15, 1919
2. Where was Eugenia Charles born?Dominica
3. What is the first career?First female lawyer in Dominica
4. What is the prime minister term?July 21, 1980 – June 14, 1995 (15 years)
5. Who was Eugenia Charles?Eugenia Charles was Dominica's first and only female Prime Minister. She was known as the Iron Lady of the Caribbean for her strong leadership.
6. When did she serve as Prime Minister?She became Prime Minister on July 21, 1980 and served until June 14, 1995.

Patriarchal Structures: Social systems where men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.
Tenure: The period of time during which someone holds a position of power or influence.
Gender Equality: The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.