Believe it or not, there are many instances in the field of science that people's work have been stolen by fellow scientists. When you hear the name Vera Rubin, what comes to mind? If the answer is nothing then that's understandable, seeing as she is one of many scientists that made significant breakthroughs, but never given the credit for. Just as Rosalind Franklin had been studying DNA structures for a portion of her life, and one of breakthrough discoveries was taken, and the credit given to men, while all she wanted was to share a fascination with her fellow scientists. The history shows that if it hadn’t been for Rosalind, then James Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wilkins might have never come to the conclusion that they did, or it would have taken them the additional number of weeks in order to discover it themselves. If it hadn’t been for women like Rosalind Franklin and Vera Rubin, science would not have been able to move forward in the ways that it did in their time. To start off, Vera Rubin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 23, 1928 and she is still alive today at the age of 88. It was age the age of 10 when she was living in Washington, D.C., that she discovered he fascination for astronomy, which she studied later in life. As far as education, she earned a Bachelor of Science …show more content…
She has received the Bruce Medal, Dickson Prize, gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society, and National Medal of Science awards. Vera Rubin and other scientists that have been written off in history, show that science is science, and a person's race, gender, or even sexual preference should not have an impact on their discoveries and work, especially if it's scientifically proven right. Both Rosalind Franklin and Vera Rubin did not let others opinions prevent them from being successful and enjoying their work, would
Alice Neel’s painting Suzanne Moss was created in 1962 using oil paint on canvas. As the title suggests, the painting depicts a woman’s portrait. Now resigning in the Chazen Museum in Madison, WI, this portrait of a woman lunging is notable for the emotional intensity it provokes as well as her expressionistic use of brush strokes and color. The scene is set by a woman, presumably Suzanne Moss, dressed in dull back and blues lounging across a seat, staring off to the side, avoiding eye contact with the viewer. The unique style and technique of portraiture captures the woman’s piercing gaze and alludes to the interior emotions of the subject. In Suzanne Moss, Alice Neel uses desultory brush strokes combined with contrast of warm and cool shadows
Rita Crundwell was the trusted comptroller and treasurer of Dixon, Illinois with a passion for horses. She took advantage of her trust and responsibility to commit the largest known municipal fraud in the history of the United States. This fraudster has surprised and astounded people around the world by the amount of the fraud and for how long it went. Rita served the small town of Dixon from 1983 to 2012 until sentenced to nearly twenty years in federal prison for embezzling an astonishing $53.7 million. The story of this Dixon Commissioner shocked her small town and is studied by auditors all over.
Many women scientist upheld and defended their positions as learned, scientific individuals. Marie Meurdrac, a French scientist, in a foreword to a publication stated clearly that women’s and men’s minds, if thought in the same manner would hold no difference.(Doc 2) Similarly, Dorothea Erxleben understood and explained why men and women alike look down on her for studying science because they feel that it is an insult.(Doc 9) Her experiences as a female scientist led her to truly grasp why her persecutors acted as they did towards her although this document shows no signs that she thinks the same. Maria Sibylla Merian, a German entomologist, discussed some of her scientific practices that encompass her dedication and fascination with science.(Doc 5) Another example of this whole-hearted dedication comes from Marquis...
Rosalind Franklin: Seeing a woman as a scientist during this time is somewhat rare, so the fact that she has taken up this profession show that she is persistent, dedicated, and smart. The only problem is that she is undervalued because of her gender. She is also very quiet and reserved because she’s in a different country.
Rosie the Riveter is a cultural icon of the United States whom represented the women who worked in factories during World War II, many of whom produced military equipment and war supplies. These women sometimes took entirely new jobs replacing the male workers who were in the military. The symbol of feminism and women's economic power was often amplified through Rosie the Riveter. "Rosie the Riveter" was a popular phrase first used in 1942 in a song of the same name written by Redd Evans. Auto factories were converted to build airplanes, shipyards were expanded, and new factories were built, and all these facilities needed workers. While the men were busy fighting in war, women were dominant in assistance. Companies took the idea of hiring women seriously. Eventually, women were needed because companies were signing large, lucrative contracts with the government just as all the men were leaving for the service. The various elements or figures of Rosie was based on a group of women, most of whom were named Rose. Many of these women named "Rose" varied in class, ethnicity, geography, and background diversity. One specially, who's had the biggest impact of all Rosie's was Rose Will Monroe. Rose Will Monroe, the most influential "Rosie" at the time, represented women during World War II by working most of her time in a Michigan factory.
Nettie Stevens was not credited very well for her discovery. Instead, someone else was given the credit even though Nettie had done all of the work.
...or instance, hepatitis C virus), biological molecules (such as cyclic adenosine monophosphate), and Human Immunodeficiency (HIV) virus (Bauman et. al. 2011). Rosalyn had went farther in the world of science than anyone including her self thought was possible (Bauman et. al. 2011). Rosayln and Berson changed history, altered the way science was perceived and their time, and how today we see and research science.
...te such a discovery without conducting any experimental work of their own. Unfortunately, the perception of women in science hadn’t progressed as far as science in that time. Consequently, Blackburn was forced to confront the problem she half-heartedly acknowledged. Her solution was, what she dubbed, protective coloration. Common social behaviors and female confidence had to be set aside and replaced with more calculated actions and responses in order for her majority male colleagues to accept her without feeling threatened or seeking romantic companionship. Of course, by adopting this method she was still able to
Rossiter, Margaret W. (1982). Women Scientists in America: Struggles and Strategies to 1940. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press
When most people think of the Scientific Revolution, they think of scientists such as Galileo, Newton, Brahe, and Boyle. However, many people do not even know about the many women who played a vital role in the scientific advancements of this period. Even when these women were alive, most of society either ignored them or publicly disapproved their unladylike behavior. Because of this, these women were often forgotten from history, and very little is known about the majority of them. Although their names rarely appear in history books, the female scientists of the Scientific Revolution still impacted the world of science in several ways. In fact, all of the scientists listed above had a woman playing an influential role assisting them in their research. However, assisting men in their studies was not the only role open to women; several women performed experimentation and research on their own, or advancing science in some other way, even though the society of the time looked down upon and even resisted their studies.
Juanita Vanoy is an American celebrity. She is the ex-wife of a retired professional basketball player, Michael Jordan.
“Evil rarely comes in the form of monsters, but rather in the form of relatively normal people who, for reasons of careers, ideology, or a desire for society’s approval, are indifferent to the human consequences of their actions.” Society shapes people by giving them a standard they believe must be met. People believe if they don’t meet those standards they will never amount to anything. The fiction character of Mayella and the nonfictional plaintiffs Victoria Price and Ruby Bates are influenced to claim they were raped when they never were. Society pushes them to go against to truth.
Smith, Michelle R. “Giving Female Scientists Their Due.” Philly.com. The Philadelphia Inquirer, 17 Oct. 2013. Web. 05 Mar. 2014.
Within the years of American history, change and oppression have stood together hand and hand. And many have rose to the occasion to invoke change and feed the starvation of finding equity among all. Leadership, strength and passion are some of the attributes that are ingrained into people who have took a stand in American history, especially in Dolores Huerta. Dolores Huerta is a Chicana social activist, who has dedicated her life to fighting against social injustices. Although she has shown support to many different groups fighting against maltreatment, she has mainly enforced economic equality for immigrant farm workers. Ultimately, Dolores Huerta, took a stand for immigrant farm workers by organizing, protesting, and
Rosalind Franklin was a famous english chemist and x-ray crystallographer. She is best known for her role in the discovery of the structure of DNA, and for her use of X-ray diffraction. I haven chosen this particular chemist as her work and discoveries have been extremely important in helping to identify the structure and model of DNA. Rosalind Franklin was born on the 25th of July 1920 in Notting Hill, London to a British Jewish family. She attended several schools including North London Collegiate School where she showed a keen interest in science.