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Which woman won two Nobel Prizes for her work in radioactivity?
Which woman won two Nobel Prizes for her work in radioactivity?
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
What challenges did women face in their pursuit of equality?
What challenges did women face in their pursuit of equality?
What societal expectation limited women's opportunities in the past?
What societal expectation limited women's opportunities in the past?
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Who faced sexism and patriarchy, making it difficult to break through the glass ceiling?
Who faced sexism and patriarchy, making it difficult to break through the glass ceiling?
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Study Notes
Trailblazing Women
- Marie Curie, a Polish-born physicist and chemist, won two Nobel Prizes for her pioneering work in radioactivity.
- Amelia Earhart, an American aviator, made history as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Barriers to Women's Equality
- Women faced numerous challenges in their pursuit of equality, including societal expectations that limited their opportunities.
- One such expectation was that women were primarily responsible for domestic duties, restricting their ability to pursue careers and education.
- Sexism and patriarchy posed significant obstacles for women, making it difficult for them to break through the glass ceiling and achieve their goals.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the historical struggles and achievements of the women's rights movement with this quiz. Explore the challenges faced by women in their fight for equality, from the suffrage movement to the pursuit of equal pay. Discover the trailblazers who defied societal expectations and made significant contributions to the progress of gender equality.
