Women's rights in Europe throughout the 19th century were an intense subject that sparked political, social, and private opinions. One of the pioneering women of this era, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, spent most of her life accomplishing some of the most important tasks that women had so desired throughout this era. She continued her education, had an extensive career in medicine, and raised a family, all while actively supporting the women's suffrage movement. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson helped shape the image that women could hold meaningful careers, be contributing members of society, and run a household. Elizabeth Garrett was born in 1836 to Mr Newson Garret and Mrs Louisa Dunnell of Leiston, Suffolk. At the time of Garrett's birth, women were fighting for the freedom and rights of their gender. The views of young girls at this time were an intense debate that left them with much surveillance and exile to the outside world. Women were considered prisoners of the home, where they had to obey that of their father and possibly their husband. Women's education was a heated debate, where many believed that women should only learn academics that would help them become worthy mothers and wives. While young boys were likely to attend public schools and, in some cases, continue their education at university, girls were expected to stay at home to learn to become good housekeepers. Aside from women's lack of education and education, women were also fighting for their legal rights as well as a fair wage. The Garrett family was large, consisting of ten children, six girls and four boys. As the family grew, they moved to Aldeburgh, where Mr. Garrett became a prominent businessman, in some ways setting the stage for success...... middle of paper .... ..launched a petition against her. Eventually, Elizabeth Garret was asked to leave the hospital. Although this constitutes a setback in her career, she leaves with a certificate in chemistry and medical matters. After leaving the hospital, Elizabeth Garret applied to several medical schools. Unsurprisingly, he was denied access to all of them. However, this did not stop her from continuing her studies. She was able to obtain another certificate in anatomy and physiology. In 1862 she was finally able to pursue private study with the Society of Apothecaries where she spent three years continuing her studies. As the first woman to obtain a medical license in Britain, Elizabeth Garret became a pioneer in the field of medicine. In 1866, his name appeared in the medical register, an important milestone after his long and devastating quest to become a recognized physician..