A biographical account of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to become a doctor in the U.S.
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A biographical account of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to become a doctor in the U.S.
Born in England and raised by a progressive father, an abolitionist who also believed women were equal to men, Elizabeth Blackwell is famous for becoming Americas first woman doctor. But her story is far more complex. Students will be interested to learn that Blackwell was denied the ability to practice medicine, simply because she was a woman. Her insistence on breaking barriers, as well as opening doors for other women, will teach students the importance of perseverance, and excerpts from pri...
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Themes of gender equality and breaking societal barriers for women.
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Mild references to systemic gender discrimination and hardship.
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