Question

On this day in 1821, Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman doctor, was born. What type of obstacles do you think she had to overcome in order to reach her goal of being the first woman doctor?

Answer 1

other peoples' opinions, since at the time, women weren't really seen as the same as men

Answer 2

Elizabeth Blackwell had to study and work hard to achieve her goal. In order to do all of that, she had to go to school and study hard to become the very first successful woman doctor.

Answer 3

She proved several people wrong that a female couldn't become a doctor.

Answer 4

Sexism