Sexist language that I personally cannot stand

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14. But history is full of women who made a difference

Hypatia! The last curator of what is known as the Library of Alexandria.

The early Christian church would not have survived without women, who carried the word forward.

Another of my favorites, Hildegard of Bingen. A physician, a musician, a mathematician, a composer of wonderful music.

History is full of these stories of women who stood up against male dominance.

Here are some you might want to look up:

Caroline Herschel -- discovered multiple comets and was one of the most important astronomers of her day.

Henrietta Leavitt -- did the original research that gave rise to the expanding universe. Another astronomer who, because of her gender, received no note.

Marie Curie -- the first scientist to win two Nobel Prizes in science. I don't think this has been repeated since.

There are many other women in science, which is my focus. But literature has their heroines. Maybe George Elliot?

Celebrate women of note. They did all these things in an environment of gender bias. And they continue to do so today. It is both a shame and a hopeful wish.

Thanks for your post.