Honoring Amelia Earhart: Better feminist than pilot?
Christian Science Monitor -
Amelia Earhart, the famed aviatrix is best remembered for the mystery
surrounding her 1937 disappearance – and by the way, Google is honoring
her today with a birthday doodle. But Earhart’s views about gender
equality are arguably as noteworthy as her flight records.
Earhart started challenging gender stereotypes early in her life. According to ameliaearhart.com, the official website produced by her family, Earhart, who grew up in Atchison, Kans., was a tomboy who loved climbing trees, hunting rats with a .22 rifle, and “belly-slamming” her sled to start it downhill. Read more.
Earhart started challenging gender stereotypes early in her life. According to ameliaearhart.com, the official website produced by her family, Earhart, who grew up in Atchison, Kans., was a tomboy who loved climbing trees, hunting rats with a .22 rifle, and “belly-slamming” her sled to start it downhill. Read more.
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