The richest women in the world are not just rich, they also have a lot of power. They are making an impact on our society and the way we live. With their wealth, they are able to make huge donations to charities or create foundations that help people in need. And with their power, they are able to make a difference by hiring more women in managerial positions or by advocating for changes that will have a positive impact on our environment. Women have been fighting for equality for centuries and this is just another way to show how far we've come as a society.

The richest woman in the world is Christy Walton, the widow of John T. Walton, son of Wal-Mart Stores founder Sam Walton. She has an estimated net worth of $41.7 billion, as of March 2017.

The second richest woman is Liliane Bettencourt, who inherited L'Oreal from her father and has a net worth of $39.5 billion. Liliane's daughter Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is the third richest woman in the world with a net worth of $33 billion.