There were a few Rosa Parks before and after Rosa Parks, lol. Thanks for the history lesson I’ve learned something new today
Month: August 2016
The Colored Girl Campaign: Bringing Melanin To The Forefront — HelloBeautiful
While Blackness drives culture and in a society that seems to celebrate Blackness only when it’s recreated on White bodies, it’s refreshing to have a campaign that’s focused on uplifting and placing Black girls in the forefront. Meet The Colored Girl Campaign. The Colored Girl, as defined on their website, is “beautifully disrupting the status…
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Female Physicians in Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Women Making Their Mark
From The Ancient History Encyclopedia
by writer873
January 18, 2012
Women in Ancient Egypt enjoyed many more freedoms than women in Ancient Greece or Rome. Egyptian Women who were educated were entitled to study any field they chose, and to become respected professionals in their chosen exploits. Unlike their ancient counterparts who were largely relegated to such positions as handmaidens, housewives, or prostitutes, Ancient Egyptian women could work as scribes, scholars, and even as physicians.
THE STUDY OF MEDICINE
The study of medicine in Ancient Egypt was a worthy and important endeavor for women and men alike. It was a constantly evolving field, and a very spiritual one as well, incorporating elements of prayer, natural healing methods, and good old-fashioned study and practice. Egyptian women who desired to study medicine often became apprentices to other physicians, and would have sometimes worked their way through their studies as scribes.
FAMOUS FEMALE DOCTORS
Throughout the ancient history of Egypt, there were greater than one hundred female doctors (at least documented). These women were well learned and highly respected in their fields, with images appearing on tombwalls, and hieroglyphics about them etched onto steles. Female physicians in Egypt particularly studied obstetrics, and were also known to have been instructors at Egyptian medical training schools.
Among the most significant and important physicians (male or female) of her time was Peseshet. According to inscriptions on a stela found in an Old Kingdom (approximately 3100 – 2100 BCE) tomb, she was known as an “overseer of doctors”. Thus she was not only a physician in her own right, but she was also the supervisor and administrator of an entire body of female physicians.
Another noteworthy female physician from Ancient Egypt was Merit Ptah. It is believed by Egyptologists that she was the first-ever named physician. She also holds the distinction of being the first woman known by name in the history of the field of medicine. She practiced medicine nearly 5,000 years ago, and was immortalized by her son on her tomb as “the chief physician”.
Yet another notable Egyptian woman made her mark on the field of obstetrics and gynecology. In the second century CE, a physician named Cleopatra (not the long-dead former Queen) wrote extensively about pregnancy, childbirth, and women’s health. Her writing were consulted and studied for over 1000 years.
The study and practice of medicine in Ancient Egypt was a vital element to their society. The Egyptians were notoriously concerned with cleanliness and disease, and throughout their history, Egyptian physicians studied to find better ways to practice hygiene and treat common conditions. This study and practice was in no way limited to men. Egyptian women were fortunate that their society allowed them to pursue dreams beyond domesticity, and work to become among the most respected physicians of their time, and beyond.
Simone Manuel is the First Black Woman to Win Gold in an Individual Olympic Swimming Event — Black Girl with Long Hair
The Rio Olympics is full of black girl magic, and now, swimming is no different. I’ll be honest, I didn’t think that I would see this in my lifetime, especially with the statistic that 70% of black children still cannot swim. But, I was thankfully wrong. Swimming has never been popular among black people due…
Black Women Are Killing The Olympic Games In Rio — HelloBeautiful
The bedazzled chalice filled with #BlackGirlMagic hath spilleth over. We’re halfway through the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio and Black women are the breakout stars at this year’s competition. Check out the Black beauties who’ve already won gold: Simone Biles Simone Biles is one of the baddest gymnasts to ever soar through the air. With her…
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WATCH: Best Of The 2016 Olympics In Rio de Janeiro — News One
Your browser does not support iframes. The 2016 are in full swing in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro where Team USA has won more Gold Medals than any other country thus far. Some of this Olympiad’s more memorable moments were supplied by the United States Women’s Gymnastic Team and Simone Biles who blew away the competition winning…
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5 Reasons Serena Williams Is Still Winning — News One
Serena Williams was eliminated from the 2016 Rio Olympics in the third round of the singles matches against Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina on Tuesday night, falling short 6-4, 6-3. But we don’t care. To us, Serena will always be #blackgirlmagic. Here are five reasons we will always love Serena: She is No. 1. Since she and and…
Black Women Are Killing The Olympic Games In Rio — HelloBeautiful
The bedazzled chalice filled with #BlackGirlMagic hath spilleth over. We’re halfway through the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio and Black women are the breakout stars at this year’s competition. Check out the Black beauties who’ve already won gold: Simone Biles Simone Biles is one of the baddest gymnasts to ever soar through the air. With her…
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