This week, Sara brings us the story of Doctor Paulina Luisi, the first Uruguayan woman to earn a Bachelor's degree, graduate medical school and become a doctor! She was also a major leader of the feminist movement in Uruguay, South America and eventually even globally in the late 19th and early 20th century. Check out the full episode to hear even more of her accomplishments and why she's a Broad You Should Know!
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A Broad is a woman who lives by her own rules. Broads You Should Know is the podcast about the Broads who helped shape our world!
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Broads You Should Know is hosted by Sara Gorsky.
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Broads You Should Know is produced by Sara Gorsky & edited by Chloe Skye
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