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I was so surprised with the statistic in the beginning of this article that said "around 1900 as many as one in five doctors were women, although that percentage would not be reached again until the 1970's." When did the switch happen? It seems that during the turn of the century, the opportunities for women experienced a brief moment of expansion before the doors were closed upon them again. I was impressed with the work that Alice Hamilton was able to accomplish, and was also horrified by her accounts of the devastating effects of poisonous materials in the workplace. I understand Morgans point about Hamilton coming off as very arrogant, however I think this type of attitude towards the poor was probably a characteristic of her upbringing most likely as a member of the middle or upper class. Even though Alice Hamilton did work towards finding a cure for diseases that afflicted the poor she may not necessarily feel that much warmth and compassion towards them. --Emma | I was so surprised with the statistic in the beginning of this article that said "around 1900 as many as one in five doctors were women, although that percentage would not be reached again until the 1970's." When did the switch happen? It seems that during the turn of the century, the opportunities for women experienced a brief moment of expansion before the doors were closed upon them again. I was impressed with the work that Alice Hamilton was able to accomplish, and was also horrified by her accounts of the devastating effects of poisonous materials in the workplace. I understand Morgans point about Hamilton coming off as very arrogant, however I think this type of attitude towards the poor was probably a characteristic of her upbringing most likely as a member of the middle or upper class. Even though Alice Hamilton did work towards finding a cure for diseases that afflicted the poor she may not necessarily feel that much warmth and compassion towards them. --Emma | ||
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