Top 6 Upworthy Posts From 2012 To Make Women Smile

The year 2012 was a tumultuous one for women's rights. The battle hasn't been won yet, but the War on Women was dealt a huge blow when people stood up in support of women. From birth control, to education, to portrayal in the media, the world is repeatedly being shown that thinking of women as second-class citizens isn't cool.

Watch Upworthy's six favorite female power moments of 2012:

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The year 2012 was a tumultuous one for women's rights. The battle hasn't been won yet, but the War on Women was dealt a huge blow when people stood up in support of women. From birth control, to education, to portrayal in the media, the world is repeatedly being shown that thinking of women as second-class citizens isn't cool.

Watch Upworthy's six favorite female power moments of 2012:

Move over, Barbie — you’re obsolete.

BOOM, ROASTED: Here's why you don't ask a feminist to hawk your sexist product.

Finally, pictures of gorgeous women that make you feel better about yourself instead of worse.

NAILED IT: If you're a dude on the Internet, you NEED to see this video.

A bunch of sad, insecure dudes attacked a woman and everyone got what they deserved.

The first 12 seconds of this video should END the anti-birth-control argument.

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