For many of the women the war was ‘a genuinely liberating experience’ (first world war, accessed 07/01/09), and made the women feel useful as citizens. Also for some women it gave them the freedom that only men had enjoyed so far and ‘offered escape from jobs of badly paid drudgery’ (war and gender, accessed 22/01/09). In one women’s words it was said to be like ‘being let out of a cage’ (war and gender, accessed 22/01/09). The fact that it offered women freedom gives the impression that World War One did have a positive effect on the role of women. In support of the World War One having a positive effect on the women’s role.
The soldiers loved her for this and really appreciated her affection, in Source R, in the first extract, William Russell describes her as 'always in attendance near the battlefield' this suggests the dedication that Seacole put into her work, showing how she was also keen to work and really intervene with the soldiers to check for their health and well being, and not only did she work at her hospital, she would tend the soldiers on the battlefield, showing her passion for the cause. Mary set up the British Hotel, located only two miles away from the conflict itself. She rented rooms to injured soldiers and
She received worldwide sympathetic press coverage. She is well-known for her statement that "patriotism is not enough." Her strong Anglican beliefs propelled her to help all those who needed it, both German and Allied soldiers. She was quoted as saying, "I can’t stop while there are lives to be saved". [1] Cavell was also an influential pioneer of modern nursing in Belgium.
A wider range of jobs became available to them, they gained more independence and weren’t viewed as second citizens but most importantly, World War One lead to women in Britain gaining the vote. Before the First World War, The majority of women stayed at home and their priorities were looking after the family and the house. Women were seen as the property of their husband. The variety of women’s jobs was very narrow and most women had never had a proper job in their lives. During the war, asso many men were involved in fighting, countless women had a job whether it was working in a munition factory, driving an ambulance or working for the transport of London.
The American Civil War marked a defining period in the United States history. The war forced women into public life in ways people may not be able to imagine in a generation. Thousands of women became involved in the war as Civil War nurses. Many women disguised themselves as men during the war so they can fight. This was the first time in many years that the women played a significant role in war.
The neglect from her brother and low self-esteem led to Horney’s depression which would affect her for the rest of her life. In 1904 Horney’s stepmother divorced her father and left him to raise Horney and Brendlt by himself. “In 1906, Horney entered medical school against her parent's wishes. At medical school, she met Oscar Horney and married him in 1909. In 1910, she gave birth to Brigitte, the first of three daughters.
Developing Leaders at UPS Yvonne Smith BUS660 Dr. Ray Powers July 22, 2013 Developing Leaders at UPS Major Skills of a Successful Leader The major skills Jovita Carranza has demonstrated in her career at UPS that have made her a successful leader are a strong work ethic and a commitment to UPS. As a result of this, Ms. Carranza did not hesitate to take advantage of UPS rewarding her with opportunities. Ms. Carranza attributes much of her success to her eagerness to take on new challenges. She accepted all opportunities that were presented to her because she felt that she could learn something and each opportunity would be a platform for future endeavors. She feels that teamwork, interaction, and staff development is one of the achievements of which she is proudest.
There she learned to sew and Chanel spent school vacations with realtives learning to sew with more style than what was thought by the nuns in the monastery. This knownledge was the base of her famous carrer. At the age of 18 Chanel left the orphanage but in that time there there was no bright future for a poor girl, brought up in an orphanage. In her future life Chanel never did clear up details of the life she had in the orphanage. After all Chanel had spent her whole life escaping the fate that
Overall, my mother has molded me into a better student and young man. Although I look up to my whole family my mom is who I admire the most. Her love for others is amazing. Despite the little she had, we would always be the one to help the needy in our family and around the neighborhood. She is the strongest and most hard working woman I know.
Having heroes enables people to respect good images of people in their society. It also sheds light on the fact that things are possible to a certain group that has many boundaries in front of that goal. One of the biggest qualities I think makes a hero worthwhile is happiness with everything, to see someone who has endured very much and is still optimistic is enlightening. Many other qualities people find in a hero are; bravery, consistency, determination, success, and intelligent with a lack of ignorance. My biggest hero is my mom.