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Selects: Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, Feminist Physician

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Trailblazer: The Life of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell

This chapter explores the extraordinary journey of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, America's first woman physician, detailing her Quaker upbringing and the obstacles she faced in a male-dominated field. It emphasizes her family's progressive values and her father's innovative approach to education, which fostered her determination to break societal norms. The discussion celebrates her pioneering spirit and the significant impact she had on opening doors for future women in medicine despite the prevailing prejudices of her time.

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