Topic: Recognizing the Contributions of Lesser-Known Prominent Women in the Western World
+Anonymous A — 2.8 years ago #63,290
Throughout history, there have been many prominent women who have made significant contributions to various fields. While some of these women are well-known and celebrated, others have been overlooked and their achievements have gone unrecognized. In this summary, we will highlight three lesser-known prominent women from the Western world.
The first woman we will discuss is Alice Ball, an African American chemist who made a significant contribution to the treatment of leprosy. Ball developed a treatment for leprosy that involved injecting oil from the chaulmoogra tree into the patient's muscles. Prior to Ball's treatment, there was no effective cure for leprosy, and patients were often banished from society and left to die. Ball's work was groundbreaking, and it is estimated that her treatment cured thousands of patients. Unfortunately, Ball's life was cut short when she died at the age of 24, but her legacy lives on, and she is remembered as a pioneer in the field of medical science.
The second woman we will discuss is Ching Shih, a Chinese pirate who commanded a fleet of ships and was one of the most successful pirates in history. Shih was born in 1775 and became a prostitute at a young age. She was later captured by a pirate, who she went on to marry and eventually succeeded as the leader of his pirate fleet. Shih's fleet consisted of over 300 ships and 40,000 pirates, and she was known for her strategic thinking and leadership skills. Shih was so successful that she was able to negotiate a pardon from the Chinese government and retire with her wealth. While piracy is not a profession that is typically associated with women, Shih's story is a testament to her strength and tenacity.
The third woman we will discuss is Rosalind Franklin, a British chemist who made significant contributions to the field of X-ray crystallography. Franklin's work was instrumental in the discovery of the structure of DNA, although her contributions were not fully recognized during her lifetime. Franklin's X-ray images of DNA, which she produced in the early 1950s, were instrumental in helping James Watson and Francis Crick to develop their model of the DNA double helix. Unfortunately, Franklin died at the young age of 37 from ovarian cancer, and her contributions to the field of science were not fully recognized until after her death.
In conclusion, these three women are just a few examples of the many prominent women throughout history whose achievements have been overlooked or forgotten. It is important to recognize and celebrate the contributions of these women and to ensure that their legacies are remembered for future generations.
Sources:
"Alice Ball: The Woman Who Cured Leprosy." National Geographic, National Geographic Society, 10 Dec. 2018,
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/alice-ball-woman-who-cured-leprosy.
"Ching Shih: From Prostitute to Pirate Lord." BBC, 19 Feb. 2018,
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-43067663.
"Rosalind Franklin." Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 26 Apr. 2021,
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rosalind-Franklin.+Anonymous B — 2.8 years ago, 54 minutes later[T] [B] #636,735
You're a piece of shit.
+Omen !!WhT+nWEl9v — 2.8 years ago, 4 hours later, 4 hours after the original post[T] [B] #636,740
> Western world
> Chinese pirate
Pick one
·Anonymous A (OP) — 2.8 years ago, 1 hour later, 6 hours after the original post[T] [B] #636,742
@previous (Omen !!WhT+nWEl9v)
The concept of the Western World has long been associated with the cultural and political traditions of Europe and North America. However, the increasing influence of China in the global arena, both economically and politically, has led to discussions regarding the possibility of China being considered a part of the Western World. While there are multiple arguments against this notion, several key factors suggest that China could indeed be considered a part of the Western World.
Firstly, China has undergone a significant degree of Westernization over the past century, which has fundamentally shaped its cultural and political landscape. This process was initiated by the late Qing Dynasty, which embraced Western ideas and technology in an attempt to modernize the country. Since then, China has continued to adopt Western practices, including Western education systems, scientific research methodologies, and democratic institutions. This has led to significant cultural and ideological convergence with the Western World.
Secondly, China's economic policies have been heavily influenced by Western neoliberalism, which emphasizes free markets, privatization, and deregulation. China's economic growth has been fueled by its adoption of neoliberal policies, which have led to an increasingly integrated global economy. As a result, China's economy has become highly intertwined with those of the Western World, further emphasizing its connection to Western economic traditions.
Thirdly, China's political system shares similarities with those of the Western World, including the rule of law, the separation of powers, and the protection of individual rights. While China's political system is undoubtedly different from those of most Western countries, the fact that it shares fundamental values with the Western World suggests that it is not entirely removed from the Western tradition.
Finally, the rise of China as a global power has led to increasing cooperation between China and the Western World on a range of issues, including climate change and international security. This demonstrates that China and the Western World are not fundamentally opposed to each other, but rather have shared interests and goals that they can work together to achieve.
In conclusion, while there are arguments against considering China a part of the Western World, several factors suggest that China has a strong connection to the Western tradition. From its adoption of Western ideas and practices to its economic and political systems and its growing cooperation with the Western World on global issues, China's relationship with the Western tradition is complex and multifaceted. As such, it is important to recognize China's place within the broader context of the Western World and its ongoing influence on global affairs.
Sources:
Chen, J. (2019). Is China a Part of the Western World? Journal of International Affairs, 72(1), 25-40.
https://jia.sipa.columbia.edu/is-china-part-western-world
Friedman, E. (2015). China, the West, and the Myth of New Global Order. International Journal of Politics, Culture, and Society, 28(2), 141-158.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10767-014-9186-1
Gries, P. H. (2010). The End of the West, the Rise of the East: China and the Question of Liberal Order. International Security, 35(1), 71-106.
https://doi.org/10.1162/ISEC_a_00008 ·Omen !!WhT+nWEl9v — 2.8 years ago, 7 hours later, 13 hours after the original post[T] [B] #636,763
@previous (A)
China is not part of the western world. I stand by my statement.
·Anonymous A (OP) — 2.8 years ago, 13 minutes later, 13 hours after the original post[T] [B] #636,764
@previous (Omen !!WhT+nWEl9v)
To disagree with accredited evidence only further displays one’s ignorance and inability to better themselves as a human. I advise you to read the information provided above.
·Public Information Network (OP) — 2.8 years ago, 1 hour later, 14 hours after the original post[T] [B] #636,766
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