A Brief Biography Of Elizabeth Blackwell

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Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell was a women’s right leader and her family was prominent in emerging the women’s right movement. Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to become a doctor, which made her an outlier. An outlier is someone who is usually successful or different from others in a group. For example, she stands out during the women’s reform. She had a very hard time getting into a college because she was a woman but she never gave up, thats what also made her an outlier. Blackwell had a very interesting culture, amazing opportunities and also a lot of practice who made her who she was.
Elizabeth Blackwell had a very interesting culture because of what her family believed in and just how she grew up. Culture is a great key for her because of what her family believed in. One thing her family believed in was that every child should have at least one chance to show their talents at least one time. Also, they were interested in many reform movements including the Abolitionist Crusade, Women’s Rights Movement, Education for Women and the New England Transcendental Movement. Her family...

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