Elizabeth Blackwell’s Contribution to Women in the Medical Field
A spark lit by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell ignited the inspiration of women all throughout the world by her astonishing achievement becoming the United States first female physician. Doing so, Dr. Blackwell established countless opportunities in the medical profession directed towards helping women throughout America. Undertaking her great feat was by no means leisurely nor frivolous, even so, she knew the benefits her sacrifices would formulate. Elizabeth was not always intrigued in joining the medical field until her early adult years of her life. Before commencing her journey of becoming a doctor; she was a teacher the same as her mother and sister (Michals). This was the most common career path for any women who wanted to work in the late 1800’s. Elizabeth gained her inspiration from a friend of hers who was dying, the spark that lit the road for her was when her friend exclaimed she would have fared better if she’d had a “lady doctor” (Harrison). The first few task she took to begin her pathway to success foreshadowed
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These actions of hers sparked fires across the world speaking to women at each end of the globe to fight for what you want. She was doubted and ridiculed throughout her entire life for believing she could become a doctor. Even so with all the negativity she succeeded by being the first in her class, and becoming a doctor.
Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell’s journey to becoming the world’s first medical school student and the United States First Female physician were met due to her courageousness and determination. Her devotion and achievements shined a light on how women were being treated, leading to many great feminist movements. Without the sacrifices and risks she took women now have a firm footing in the medical