Author Discussion on the History of Women in Medicine
Author Janice Nimura, The Doctors Blackwell, and journalist Olivia Campbell, Women in White Coats, discussed their respective books on the history of women in medicine. This program was part of the 21st annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Description
Author Janice Nimura, "The Doctors Blackwell," and journalist Olivia Campbell, "Women in White Coats," discussed their respective books on the history of women in medicine. This program was part of the 21st annual National Book Festival, a virtual event hosted by the Library of Congress.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Which women does Olivia Campbell cover in her book, and what was their major accomplishment?
- According to Janice P. Nimura, what were the accomplishments of the two Blackwell sisters?
- How does Campbell compare medicine today with that of the Victorian era?
- Summarize Nimura's comments regarding heroes being "complicated."
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Medical Doctor
- Sexism
- Trailblazer
- Victorian
- Women's Movement