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Most came from middle-class, professional families, who educated their daughters as well as their sons. Most never married. They lived in or close to both London and their male supporters. Once admitted to societies, they proved the equals of men. Sargant joined the Linnean’s Council after only one year; Saunders and Lister were Vice-Presidents. Sargant and Saunders were invited to chair the botanical section of the BAAS’ annual meetings. Smith was twice President of the British Mycological Society. They were not outstanding scientists whose names are remembered ever after. They were not significantly better, or worse, than their male counterparts. Their significance was that, together, they broke down barriers. They constituted a vanguard, making professional life easier for women who followed. |
