Those of us who are raising daughters in this modern era perhaps take it for granted that they have as much opportunity as their male counterparts to enroll in college and reach for the educational stars. This wasn’t always the case, of course, but today no thoughtful American would imagine denying women equal access. Sadly, in many parts of the world girls and women continue to face insurmountable barriers. Indeed, some courageous women have challenged the daunting obstacles they face and, along the way, paid a very steep price. Sarah Sutton takes none of this for granted as she reflects on the educational opportunities available to her, and her young daughters.
Sarah Sutton is a science writer and communications consultant from Warwick, RI. She has two daughters, Madeline and Norah.