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Sophonisba Preston Breckinridge (a veces también Breckenridge) (Lexington, Kentucky, 1 de abril de 1866-Chicago, 30 de julio de 1948) fue una abogada y activista estadounidense que se destacó como reformadora social, científica social e innovadora en la educación superior.
Sophonisba Preston Breckinridge (/ s ɒ f ɒ ˈ n i z b ə p r ɛ s t ə n b r ɛ k ɛ n r ɪ dʒ /; April 1, 1866 – July 30, 1948) was an American activist, Progressive Era social reformer, social scientist and innovator in higher education.
Sophonisba Preston Breckinridge (born April 1, 1866, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.—died July 30, 1948, Chicago, Illinois) was an American welfare worker who led the social-work education movement in the United States. Breckinridge graduated from Wellesley College in 1888.
26 de nov. de 2021 · Learn about the life and work of Sophonisba Breckinridge, a pioneer in social science research and social reform in Chicago. She fought for the rights of immigrants, African-Americans, children, and working women, and founded the first graduate school of social work.
Sophonisba Breckinridge was a pioneer in social work, law, and education. She was the first woman to receive a Ph.D. and J.D. from the University of Chicago, and the first woman professor of public welfare administration.
Sophonisba Preston Breckinridge (a veces también Breckenridge) ( Lexington, Kentucky, 1 de abril de 1866- Chicago, 30 de julio de 1948) fue una abogada y activista estadounidense que se destacó como reformadora social, científica social e innovadora en la educación superior.
1 de mar. de 2021 · A comprehensive and nuanced portrait of Breckinridge, a white, educated woman who championed women's activism in the US and abroad. Learn about her life, work, and legacy in social work, law, feminism, and internationalism.
