Sophia Jex-Blake and the Edinburgh Seven (Part 2)

May 15, 2024

Sophia Jex-Blake, a determined education activist, faces challenges to pursue medical education in the UK, overcoming societal biases with support. She defies discrimination and establishes opportunities for female medical students, leading the fight for equality at the University of Edinburgh. The podcast explores the obstacles faced by Jex-Blake and the Edinburgh Seven, highlighting their legacy in paving the way for women in medicine.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Challenges and Determination in Continuing Medical Studies

01:42 • 6min

Breaking Barriers: Sophia Jex-Blake's Fight for Medical Education

07:28 • 5min

Overcoming Obstacles and Discrimination in Pursuit of Education

12:36 • 7min

Challenges Faced by the Edinburgh Seven

19:18 • 8min

Defiance and Legal Battle for Female Medical Students

27:30 • 8min

Legacy of the Edinburgh Seven and Listener Mail on Board Games

35:18 • 7min

Historical Makeup, Emotional TV Moments, and Cat Names

42:03 • 4min

After studying with Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell in New York, Sophia Jex-Blake moved back to England when her father died. But her determination to get a medical education in the U.K. turned her into an education activist.

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