Society had once established a clear division between the capabilities of men and women, but as technology developed, tedious housework no longer prevented women from venturing beyond their homes. As this new era dawned and restraints were left broken, aspiring women would be able to take the reins; inciting others to pursue independence. One of the early pioneers of women's independence – encouraged by technology – was Amelia Earhart, an advocate of women’s rights and a member of the National Woman's Party (Iowa State University). In 1935, Earhart presented her speech on “A Woman’s Place in Science” over a radio broadcast (Library of Congress). In this speech, Amelia Earhart proficiently encourages women to seize the opportunity to combat …show more content…
Earhart explains how, “flying is perhaps the most dramatic of recent scientific attainment. In the brief span of thirty-odd years, the world has seen an inventor's dream, first materialized by the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk, become an everyday reality.” (Earhart 1). Earhart’s foreseeing word choice alludes to the future which technology will shape by juxtaposing words like "inventor's dream" and "everyday actuality" to emphasize how today's reality has brought incomprehensible hopes to actuality; establishing an inspiring tone and enlightening women of the miracles science has presented to the world. Earhart continues to discuss technology's transformative effects on life, emphasizing how “this modern world of science and invention is of particular interest to women, for the lives of women have been more affected by its new horizons than those of any other group” (Earhart 1). When discussing the effects of science on the world, Earhart's use of terms like "horizons" to suggest a positive or limitless future with boundless possibilities for women as a result of modern