Scared that women might perform secret abortions, the ancient Greeks did not permit female physicians or medical trainees. From women living in the ancient world to women who altered the trajectory of modern times, here are some personal favourites from the collection. Having graduated with a BA in History, Lee details 52 stories of women who have left huge imprints on society through both humanitarian acts and technological pursuits. In honour of Reclaim the Night, let’s dig into the book and why you should be reading it. Mackenzi Lee’s Bygone Badass Broads: 52 Forgotten Women Who Changed the World, is an empowering tale of struggle and success through a female historical lens.
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