International Women's Day: 4 Facts About 21st Century Women 1. As of 2015, women in the U.S. owned more than 9.4 million firms, 2. Danica Roem, 32, became the first openly trans woman to be elected 3. The percentage of women joining the military is up to 15 percent from the reported 11 percent enlisted in 1990. 4. According to Law 360, women make up half of all law school graduates.