Women constantly face discrimination and stereotype, which have been adapting, but not at disappearing, from societal culture. Especially in sports, which are seen as masculine, and the definition of strength, women are neglected and deemed unable. It is ridiculous that women can be barred from participating in events like races and marathons, or at least have their scores disregarded. But Julia Chase Brand seems to be a great model who rose against all the insanity to do what she loves. I am proud of her and feel that she is a wonderful example to women as she was the one to take a step forward. She dedicated her life to running, and probably had more practice then most athletes, as she ran since a young age to school and college. I hate seeing such superficial acts of discrimination towards women; however, I appreciate seeing brave and strong willed women breaking the “glass ceiling” and advancing to new heights. Sports is an integrated aspect of society, which was jumpstarted in its equality by Julia Chase Brand, an extremely successful and dedicated runner. This article was amazing, in that it provided yet another example of woman empowerment and change.
The 60s were a time for woman to civil disobdient acts such as burning bras and refusing to work in the kitchen,etc. Who knew running would be considered an act of civil disobedience! I find the ignorance of athletic men ridiculous with its outlandish remarks, "Women who run long distances could possibly have their uterus fall out". The views show how sexist men could be, thinking that a woman's sole purpose was to just have children. I find it also revolting how at the time the media needed to comment on her body while coverage of the running. All in all, I am glad Chase-Brand has paved the way for women runners. Lauren Webster Period 1
I give a lot of credit to Dr. Julia Chase-Brand for persevering and never giving up. It takes a lot of courage to be able to overcome sexism and take part in a male sporting event. Fifty years ago, women were viewed differently than they are viewed today. Today, women have many oppurtunities to pursue a career as a professional athlete or take part in sporting events. Julia Chase-Brand's determination and hardwork, evidently helped change the future.
To me it is unbelievable to read an article and find out that not to long ago woman were viewed in sports like this. it is amazing that Julia Chase was frowned upon for running races and they didn't want her to run in races en. I Can’t imagine what it must have been like being one of three woman running a race with a group of men and not even being ahead able to start with the men because their was a law against it. I think great that she combined her womanliness and her running into one when she runs and isn’t ashamed of being a women enjoys running. I think that is brave and something to look up to and I can only hope that I day I can be as brave in some way to stand up to the law like she was. -Taylor B
I never knew that not that long ago sexism was to this degree of absurdity. Julia Chase Brand had a lot of courage to be able to run with all of those men. Women have made great strides since then. But discrimination still exists today and I think articles like this remind women that they have a voice and can make a difference. I commend her for her efforts and determination. Something as simple as running in a marathon was made out to be a huge deal, but with Julia Chase's perseverance she was able to change history. -Krutee pd.7
This article actually really interested me because it is hard for me to imagine a time when women were completely inferior to men because I've never really been exposed to such a thing. I laughed out loud when I read that people did not want women to race because "their uterus will fall out." Although this is an obvious step forward in equality, there is also things, like the fact that men are paid more than women even when performing the same jobs, that need to be worked towards as well. Kara Curtin pd7
I never knew women were prohibited from running in road races. Women weren't treated fairly in the 60's, but i had no idea they weren't even allowed to compete in road races. I thought it was really sad McKenzie stopped herself before she reached the finish line because of the officials. I also thought it was messed up when the article said something about how women shouldn't run because it would ruin their feminism, and that a body part could fall out of them just by running? That was a bit messed up too. Chase-Brand and the two other women competing I give a lot of credit too because they still ran even though they weren't allowed. But also the fact that Chase-Brand is continuing to run and going to compete. I think she's a great feminist role model, by fighting for what we wanted and loved to do. Pd.7 Jess
Women have come a long way in terms of equality and gaining their rights. In the old times, it was hard for women to participate in things that only men were allowed to do such as vote, get a job, and do other "manly" things. Back then, a woman's place was in the kitchen or taking care of children, or tending to the husband and family's needs. It is a good thing that women are moving forward and are still looking forward. Julia Chase-Brand was part of the act of civil disobedience, but it was worth it. She fought to do something she enjoyed and was passionate about, and she succeeded. If it wasn't for her, men would probably still be the only ones running marathons, or in the olympics.
Julia Chase opened alot of doors for women our age now. She broke the barriers set by society and did what she thought was right. Women should have the same opportunities as men to do what they were born to do. It is a shame that Julia Chase was degraded in society for just being a woman. The courage she had to stand up to society helped her change the future of the United States for many women. Running in races around the country created a new path way for women to succeed. She motivated other women to fight for what they believed in and eliminated sexism. She made distance running for women become possible and advanced society is a positive way. Erica Diaz period 7
It is just shocking for a woman running in a race is civil disobedience. Even though, she was frowned for many years, I congratulate Dr. Julia Chase Brand because she fought against severe sexism. Who would think of illogical reasons that by running in a race a women would lose her femininity? It is just running;everyone can run. In fact, she ran everywhere such as from her house to High school and college. It just does not make sense. What makes this even worse would be the fact that the Amateur Athletic Association banned women from running in road races and the Olympics. Well, thanks to her effort years ago, times are changing. Sexism is still out there. Now, women can participate in sports. Julia's effort in this race changed the future. Joel Thomas period 7
I think this help change the way women were viewed in sports. Its hard to believe fifty years ago women were not viewed the same way men were and treated differently. Julia Chase has made an impact on the way women are viewed today and that they are allowed to play the same sports as men and arent treated differently. AJB
I find it absurd that the Amateur Athletic Union prohibited American women from competing officially in road races because they believed it “would risk their femininity and reproductive health.” How could someone allow that to even be a rule? It is beyond sexiest and defiantly has no evidence supporting it. I command Julia for the time and dedication she has put in as being a runner. I find her childhood very interesting. Not everyone runs barefoot in the snow class to class in college. She made herself stand out when many others couldn’t. She has battled thru sexism and succeeded. Julia Chase-Brand's determination and hard work has been shown to change the future. -Michelle Romano
This article was very interesting to me as I am a major fan of sports. It is a different point of view for me, as professional sports are stereotypically a male activity. I found it very remarkable to see that a woman such as Julia Chase-Brand to break the barrier for woman in sports. She is such a great role model, as she proves that anything can be done as long as you are willing to go the extra mile (pun intended) for it. She proved that women are just as capable of running and her story proves that hard-work and desire is all you need to make a difference. This brave act has really changed my opinion on women sports, as it shows that all athletes have something in common: passion for the sport. It doesn't matter whether your a male or female, if you want it bad enough, go out and get it.
I feel that many people, (and I am not excluding myself), forget that events like this didn't happen very long ago. Women first got the right to vote in this country in 1920 which is only around 90 years ago. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous speech about 50 years ago. I find my self thinking that major events in history happened a long time ago, but the events were extremely recent. It amazes me that still women in that time were treated like that, and are still in some ways in today's society treated poorly. -Evan S. Per. 9
When we usually discuss unequal rights between men and women, you don't usually realize that these conflicts have been on the rise so recently. This article was about a woman named Julia Chase-Brand who trail-blazed the possibility for women to compete in long distance races. It;s silly to think nowadays that 50 years ago, some extremists believed that ladies would "lose" parts of their body by doing something "masculine" like running long distance. However at the same time, sexists still exist obviously, they're just not as radical as they used to be. Time is always moving however. Women used complain about never getting the same pay as a man for a certain job. In some parts of the world last year however, less women have lost their jobs than men to the recession. It has also been found that certain careers have it so that women have a much less likely chance of being fired. Times are changing, and so are different aspects of society, just maybe not at the pace and specific change people might think. ,Daniel Lang Pd. 9 World
This article really shows how much our world has changed. Women from the beginning were given very few rights and say. This article focuses on women not being able to participate in certain races because " women could not run in the same race as men" Many were being very judgemental and prejudice against women because they felt running was for males, and males alone and women would harm themselves if they ran especially with men. I think that Chase- Brand impacted history in a great way and if it wasnt for her women wouldnt be able to participate in various sports that they can today. This article just goes to prove how much women can impact history and make changes in our world. -PC
I think how it's great that women were able to go and fight for their freedom. If they hadn't, women will most likely be stuck at home doing chores. I never thought that women was discrimnated in sports though. i always hear about women having no rights or say in society, but this is the first that i heard about sports. i think julia is an inspiration. she loves to run and she wants to keep doing it. she wants to make change. also, she bet 8 mens which means that women could be as good as men. -Brandi
Just to start out, I found the remark about a women's reproductive organs falling out hillarious. People say just about anything to get a point across. I think its amazing how much women have progressed in society. They went from having to fight for what they wanted to being given what they wanted. I find that someone like Julia Chase deserves to be recognized because women are who they are in society today because of people like her. If there weren't women out there who fought for what they were passionate about God knowns where society would be today. I enjoyed this article a lot. - Nia R. Period 9 <3
I find it amazing that not to long ago, women were looked down upon in sports. It's rather ridiculous to believe that it's unhealthy for women to run or participate in sports. Also some of the stereotypes men came up with, in order to keep women from running are ridiculous. For example the belief that if women run for a long time and for a long distance would have their uterus fall out is impossible. Julia Chase Brand was is a role model for challenging the belief that women are not equal to men in sports. Even though news reporters, race officials and men in general told her she was crazy for trying to strive equality in sports, Julia Chase did not let that get in her way. It's extremely amiable that she took the first step in questioning how the world of sports works even though the odds were against her. I believe that it is because of Julia Chase that other women started to question the sports system and revolt against it. It was also shocking how much people did not want women to be better than men. "McKenzie took the lead among the women but veered off onto the sidewalk before the finish line, fearful of the wrath of A.A.U. officials. 'They told me I would be banned for life if I went through the finish,' said McKenzie, who is in her 80s and lives in Great Neck, N.Y." In this moment in time, this would be a ridiculous. Banning a women from every racing a race just because she won. This shows how insecure men were with their rules of racing. Believing that they would lose, they would only then state that a women cannot cross the finish line. So in conclusion, to put it simply, men knew that women could do anything they could do and maybe better. Thinking of the time frame for the revolution in sports, not too long ago was it unacceptable for women to participate in sports, yet alone simply run. ~A.Z. Period 9, World
I think it is amazing that Julia Chase Brand stuck to what she believed in. She is truly inspirational to girls like me every where. I laughed when i heard "The most alarmist officials warned that a woman who ran a more ambitious distance might cause her uterus to fall out." It was stupid for the Amateur Athletic Union to prohibit American women from competing officially in road races. They believed women shouldnt run because they appeared less feminine. I just think they didnt want men to be inferior to women after all these centuries. After all, women are just as great as men. JesLin pd. 9
It's a little disturbing to find such sexism merely forty or so years ago. However, it's understandable as even today there are such things like sexism and racism, even if they're subtle or not deliberate. I find Julia's determination inspiring and awe-striking, as I doubt I'd be able to turn against society so openly. It's amazing how she puts herself out there and I don't blame her for veering off course in that race where the AAU told her she would be banned from running for life if she crossed the finish line. After all, it's possible for them to do that in that time period. Fear overtakes us, we're only human, but I can't exactly blame Julia for being afraid. The chance that something she really loved would be taken away from her was devastating, so obviously she'd avoid it. I respect Julia for being able to stand against the law and speak for herself. --Pearl Lee pd9
This article has definitely inspired me to perceive and accomplish any of my goals and desires in life. Julia Chase-Brand is an amazing woman to start off. She has risen above all the stereotypes of her time and exemplified her talent/gift to the world with no intentions for publicity only pure dedication and courage. Despite the assumptions of many people Julia never stopped doing what she loved, she went against the rules and to continue her passion and feeling of liberation. 5 decades ago women competing in olympic races for a lessened amount of yards as men was acceptable. Nower days women have gained numerous rights and are equally as capable of accomplishing the maximum standards of men. or even more. Julia's perseverance and dedication has made many people see just how far your dreams will take you. By achieving such a remarkable accomplishment Julia has gained the respect of many training athletes and has taught me that perseverance and a drive for what you love can help you succeed in all of your ambitions. -nikita farhadi
Well this is how change comes about and it just proves that anyone can fight for their rights. Women struggle all through out history to get equality and still do today and it is because of women like Julia Chase-Brand that take it upon themselves to prove the world wrong. I feel like today none of these prejudice or stupid misconceptions of women running exist and I think they owe it mostly to Julia Chase-Brand -Zeeshan Lakhaney
Women have been discriminated against since the beginning of time. When we were just hunters and gathers, woman were not allowed to hunt—they had to stay at camp to care for the old and the young. During the Roman republic, women in Athens were not allowed to leave the house, much less show their faces in public for it was “humiliation” on their husband’s behalf. Therefore it is no surprise to me that women were banned from running distance for quite a while. Once in a while though, there are these remarkable women who go against the stereotypes of women and seek out change for the society. Chase-Brand was one of these women, with an unquenchable thirst for not only running, but freedom and equality. Running was her way of protesting the restrictions put on women during the 60’s. It was her way of getting her message across that there needed to be change. This change took years and years to set in, but eventually women were granted the right to participate in distance runs—this being another step toward a more equal society.
Women have been discriminated against since the beginning of time. When we were just hunters and gathers, woman were not allowed to hunt—they had to stay at camp to care for the old and the young. During the Roman republic, women in Athens were not allowed to leave the house, much less show their faces in public for it was “humiliation” on their husband’s behalf. Therefore it is no surprise to me that women were banned from running distance for quite a while. Once in a while though, there are these remarkable women who go against the stereotypes of women and seek out change for the society. Chase-Brand was one of these women, with an unquenchable thirst for not only running, but freedom and equality. Running was her way of protesting the restrictions put on women during the 60’s. It was her way of getting her message across that there needed to be change. This change took years and years to set in, but eventually women were granted the right to participate in distance runs—this being another step toward a more equal society.
this article is important to mostly women because it shows how not to long ago women were discriminated against for wanting to follow their dreams.Julia Chase is an inspiration to women athletes everywhere because she went up againt opposition from society and kept true to the thing she loved, running. -Danielle C period 9 world
Women in history and today should admire for women like Julia Chase who stepped out from their comfort zone and fought for what they believed in. I can't believe around the time when my mom was a young adolescent growing up, she faced such segregation amongst men like sports. Back then, society thought to be great in sports you had to be a male. Julia Chase completely changed thoughts on women and sports and justified that women could be equally accomplish their goals in sports. Julia did not take no for an answer when society put her dreams down, she fought back and that itself made people think women deserve the same rights as men. I think she is a great role model to look up to as women. I know I do. Period 9 World Elizabeth P
It is crazy to see how far women have come in the fight for equality. Just looking back 50 years shows all of their accomplishments. Fighting against laws and running for more than a sport is what the female runners had to do for society. they wanted to show that they were just as capable as men. Julia Chase helped women's sports by fighting for equality which changed womens rights/sports as we know it.
My initial reaction to this article was somewhat confused. I thought that the article would be about how women were fighting for some sort of rights once again. Instead I was surprised when it said how women were not allowed to participate in many sports and when they were they had many restrictions in which they had to follow. What shocked me about this article was that this did not happen in the 1800s but in fact the mid-1900s. The fact that such a thing had happened less than a century ago makes this seem even more unbelievable. Looking at how society and women are treated now, there is a large difference. Women now can participate in many activities and have most of the rights men have. Even at school there are many girls participating in sports teams and girls are not looked down upon just because they are just girls. I think it was very brave of Julia Chase, and the other women, to have done what they had done. Because of them, many women, I think, were encouraged to run and participate in things men were traditionally only allowed to do. -hANNAH lEE WORLD PD 9
I think this article did great service to Dr. Julia Chase- Brand's hard work and persaverance. It's hard to imagine that women couldn't compete in running races back then but nonetheless it's true. Women were never given the same oppurtunities as men. The ones that did were looked down upon. It's amazing that Dr. Chase-Brand defied everyone and focussed on running and for that i greatly commend her. But, one thing that astonished me was that her father was the one who got her interested in running but when she had her first victory, her father was indifferent. GO JULIA! -Shobha Tewani World History Pd. 9
this shows that no matter what, you should never give up. she has made a new path for all women and changed the running world for all women. i hope that one day i can make an impact as she had. Jason L
Julia Chase-Brand deserves to be acknowledged for what she did. She deserves to be known for persevering though the toughest times. I liked how she did not pay attention to the endless comments on how she was a women so she shouldn't run. I also liked how she had a passion for everything she did. In conclusion, Julia Chase was a big help in the movement to gain equality for women. I believe that she set off equality in women's running, and even in other sports to come. -J.T period 9
As a woman reading this current event, it frustrates that woman and men were ever even segregated. Woman can do just as much as a man can if she truly tries and believes. I'm not saying woman are better than men because that is not true, but I believe in equality. Julia Chase-Brand is a huge feminist in my eyes because she fought for what she believed in. She was not just another woman who ran, but she was a woman who throughly enjoyed running. Julia Chase-Brand was similar to a boy in that she played football with her 4 brothers, ran in the snow bare foot and also ran a mile and a half to school whenever she missed the bus. It is a known fact that men can run a faster mile than a woman can, but this should not stop woman from even trying. This sure did not stop Julia Chase-Brand when she came in 34th place and beat 8 men too. This also did not stop Julia Chase-Brand when she faked her identity to being a man just so she can run as well. This should set an example to not only woman, but men as well that if society expects something of you, you can go beyond their expectations.
Women have always been discriminated and shown inferior to men. Only in some cultures were they really valued. Julia Chase-Brand fought for her desire to run and how she along with the other three women showed the world that they can be on the same level as men. Women are always seen as incapable of a man’s status or ability. But if you look at today, women are in the same job field as men, they have the same pay or sometimes even higher as men, they have higher ranks in a job (CEOs, Bank Managers, Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres etc.). Women are fully capable of being at, or a higher level than men. Many people fight for rights but not many actually receive them. Just because these women weren’t the final ones to make an impact on society doesn’t mean they didn’t contribute. Also, Chase-Brand’s history shows how involved their family was in women’s rights. The determination of these women is extraordinary because despite their hard work and neglect, they kept fighting. -krupa p pd. 9 world10
Women have always been considered inferior to men, especially when faced with physical challenges, especially sports. It shows a lot about our world today since Julia Chase was still discriminated towards even though women's rights had come a long way since the 60's. She loved running since she was a child, and she persevered in her dream of running in a race like this. It is inspiring that she did this without the desire of the publicity of being the odd-one-out; that she only did it because she wanted to show that she was great at running, and loved it just as much as men did. - C.N. Period 9 World History 10
I think Julia Chase-Brand is the epitome of women empowerment. It's pretty crazy how men thought of women back then, and how they thought running would allegedly degrade their femininity. She was a dedicated, courageous woman that wanted to seek equality and respect from men, especially since running was primarily male dominated at the time. On the other hand, with great persistence and perseverance, she was able to overcome this obstacle in the face of opposition and pave the way for all of the amazing female runners out there today. Jake, period 5
Since I enjoy running, I was really intrigued by this article. Julia Chase is absolutely amazing. She was able to overcome sexism and it was clearly not an easy process. She had encountered so much hatred because of society's view on women. Women were basically expected to be a housewife! They even thought running would effect the uterus. That was one of the reasons why people were so against Julia.
Since I enjoy running, I was really intrigued by this article. Julia Chase is absolutely amazing. She was able to overcome sexism and it was clearly not an easy process. She had encountered so much hatred because of society's view on women. Women were basically expected to be a housewife! They even thought running would effect the uterus. That was one of the reasons why people were so against Julia. Erica period 5
This article is interesting because it shows the discrimination and sexism showed towards Chase. She was a determined and well trained athlete that was not allowed to show off her talents to the world simply because she was a woman. Being a 69 year old woman, running a 4.75 mile race is unbelievable, it shows the amount of training and heart that she has to not only do it for herself, but to show the world that women shouldn’t be viewed as fragile. Although she was rejected at first, she persevered to create a new generation of women that can race without being judged based on their gender. Overall, this was a amazing article to read because it shows how as a society we place judgments on others.
I never knew that Woman were treated this badly less than 60 years ago. A lot has changed, and at the same time a lot hasn't. It's pretty clear that in today's society the average citizen does not frown upon seeing a girl running. And now, in 2011, we would all laugh if somebody didn't want his/her daughter to run because her uterus was going to fall out. Thanks to Mrs. Chase and her defiance of people trying to stop her to run, we have made great advancements in medical (finding out the fact that the uterus is nicely fit and will stay inside a woman), sportsmanship (lowering sexism), and other things. I sort of wish I could be that dedicated to something just like she was.
I think that Dr. Julia Chase- Brand is amazing because she is very determined, hopeful, and athletic. I am surprised that she plans to run a 4.75 mile age for her age because I don't really see many people around her age running that much. I don't understand why it was a widely publicized act of civil disobedience for women to run long distance in the United States but it is okay in other countries. However, I think that women shouldn't run too much because it would affect their reproductive health. I think it is sad that her own father told her to play tennis when she had her first victory, because she was so committed that she would run barefoot in the snow. Also, I don't understand why women had to run a block behind men because that would mean that they had to run more. I think she is successful because even at this age she is still doing what she loves by exercising, studying, and working. ~Samantha C. Period 5
As I read this article I found myself emotionally unmoved. This whole article seemed cliche to me. This is yet another article I read about a person violating a social norm in order to do what she wanted to. I think that the reason why we admire people like Julia Chase is because she went against the culture of the time in order to fulfill her dreams. But in this process she did not violate any laws and therefore anyone could have had her ideals and acted on it, we just recongize her as the first. Her story would have been impressive if she went against a local or state law at the time that forbid women from running professionally. In this situation she would be taking a risk in order to live out her dreams. Vikram Reddy Pd. 7
This is also another example of when women were discriminated against, but then in the end rose above the pressure. Similar to that in the events of history, women had always been looked at as the inferior sex, but things began to change, ideas began to spread that talked about how women were just as equally powerful as men. Women proved this in the work force during WWII when most of the average "house wives" became workers in factories. Again when women gained the right to vote, things had turned around for the better. It may be hard to believe that this was our past in terms of how women were treated. To look at this past and compare it now to our present we can really see how we have changed and progressed in our ways. This story is inspiring in that even if all odds are against you, you should continue to do what you love in hopes that you will be able to continue following your passion. She is one example of the countless women in our history that helped shape what we see today as a common occurrence, not fully understanding what it took to get to that point. -Luis G Period 7
i think that its cool that even ant 69 shes still running. its unbelievable how women in the 60's were treated, and what she went through to be able to run.- AS
i think this was very inspiring to read to me and young girls anywhere. this can teach you a leason to grow up and not to stop your dreams and to believe you can do anything even when people are trying to put you down. i think it really cool someone of her age is still running in meratons. i think she was a real role modle to people everywhere to show that she didnt care what people were saying against her and still did what she wanted to do. if it wasnt for people like this women would still be treated so poorly. -Maria D. per. 5
I think Dr. Julia Chase Brand is a very determined to run and be more successful like she was when she was younger. Shes concerned about keeping her health in perfect condition. She was always challenging herself whether it was with running in competitions or going to college. Brand ran in a competition and finished 5th place in her semi-final and knocked her score down by ten seconds better. This shows how she is so determined to keep getting better results. She ran in a competition and placed 128th place 10 spots above men. N.B. p5
I think that Dr. Julia Chase- Brand is a great leader because she is very hardworking, honest, and athletic. I am shocked that she plans to run a 4.75 mile age for her age because it is a tough challenge that many people around in her age cannot do. I don't understand why it was a widely publicized act of civil disobedience for women to run long distance in the United States but it is okay in other countries. However, I think that women shouldn't run too much because it would affect their reproductive health. I think she is going to have a great future because even at this age she is still doing what she loves by exercising, studying, and working. NB P.5
I think it is really cool how Dr. Julia Chase-Brand is running $.75 miles when she is 69 years old. I guess she really wants to be in good shape and compete in more events. Most 60 year old people can not run for this long because they are in bad shape or they are too lazy. SD Period 5
I think Dr. Julia Chase Brand is a very determined to run and be more successful like she was when she was younger. Shes concerned about keeping her health in perfect condition. She was always challenging herself whether it was with running in competitions or going to college. Brand ran in a competition and finished 5th place in her semi-final and knocked her score down by ten seconds better. This shows how she is so determined to keep getting better results. She ran in a competition and placed 128th place 10 spots above men. N.B. p5
I find it disgusting how woman were not allowed to do a simple thing such as compete in a running race. I truly respect Dr. Julia Chase- Brand for never giving up her dream. Julia is a feminist because she believed in equality for men and woman. Of course there is a known fact that men can run a mile faster than a woman can, but it doesn't mean woman can't challenge a man. Woman constantly face discrimination, not only with sports but everything else in life. It's sad that Julia had to pretend to be a boy at one point to run a race. This was just another act for Julia to break through during the 60s. I am proud of Dr. Julia Chase- Brand for standing up for her rights. She not only stood up for herself, but for other woman athletes too.
Women have been discriminated against since the beginning of time. When we were just hunters and gathers, woman were not allowed to hunt—they had to stay at camp to care for the old and the young. During the Roman republic, women in Athens were not allowed to leave the house, much less show their faces in public for it was “humiliation” on their husband’s behalf. Therefore it is no surprise to me that women were banned from running distance for quite a while. Once in a while though, there are these remarkable women who go against the stereotypes of women and seek out change for the society. Chase-Brand was one of these women, with an unquenchable thirst for not only running, but freedom and equality. Running was her way of protesting the restrictions put on women during the 60’s. It was her way of getting her message across that there needed to be change. This change took years and years to set in, but eventually women were granted the right to participate in distance runs—this being another step toward a more equal society.
It really sucks that women have been discrimatired against for the longest time. Just because a guy can run faster than a girl, does not mean that he is any better than she is. People with that mindset really make me sick because women are just as good as men are, sometimes even better. I really give this girl a lot of credit for doing what she did because many women would not do that. Many women just accept the fact that people don't think they area as great as men are and live there lives like that. Personally, being a woman, i believe you need to be strong and stick up for what you believe in, even if the world is agaist you. I think Dr. Julia Chase-Brand is incredible for standing up for what she believes in, and what she knows is right
Its so weird to think that some years ago women weren’t allowed to play sports because people were afraid their "uterus' would fall out". Now a days, it is extremely common for women to play sports and a lot of women are professional athletes. A lot of females are receiving scholarships for their talent in sports. Chase- Brand’s story is inspirational and makes people believe that they can follow their dreams even though society is saying no.
Women have always been regarded as the weaker sex. We live in a world where discrimination is evident and will happen. Discrimination against women, has happened for a very long period of time. Julia Chase is a remarkable women. She, in her own way, is fighting for women's rights. She may not be as politically active as people like Susan B. Anthony, but she is fighting for her rights. She was determined to continue running even though the referee stated that she wasn't allowed to continue because it may "damage" her uterus. I found that part foolish and stereotypical. That part stereotypes that women should be less physically active because they aren't strong enough, which is completely not true. Hopefully her footprints, will leave a larger mark in the history of equal rights.
Women constantly face discrimination and stereotype, which have been adapting, but not at disappearing, from societal culture. Especially in sports, which are seen as masculine, and the definition of strength, women are neglected and deemed unable. It is ridiculous that women can be barred from participating in events like races and marathons, or at least have their scores disregarded. But Julia Chase Brand seems to be a great model who rose against all the insanity to do what she loves. I am proud of her and feel that she is a wonderful example to women as she was the one to take a step forward. She dedicated her life to running, and probably had more practice then most athletes, as she ran since a young age to school and college. I hate seeing such superficial acts of discrimination towards women; however, I appreciate seeing brave and strong willed women breaking the “glass ceiling” and advancing to new heights. Sports is an integrated aspect of society, which was jumpstarted in its equality by Julia Chase Brand, an extremely successful and dedicated runner. This article was amazing, in that it provided yet another example of woman empowerment and change.
ReplyDeleteThe 60s were a time for woman to civil disobdient acts such as burning bras and refusing to work in the kitchen,etc. Who knew running would be considered an act of civil disobedience! I find the ignorance of athletic men ridiculous with its outlandish remarks, "Women who run long distances could possibly have their uterus fall out". The views show how sexist men could be, thinking that a woman's sole purpose was to just have children. I find it also revolting how at the time the media needed to comment on her body while coverage of the running. All in all, I am glad Chase-Brand has paved the way for women runners.
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I give a lot of credit to Dr. Julia Chase-Brand for persevering and never giving up. It takes a lot of courage to be able to overcome sexism and take part in a male sporting event. Fifty years ago, women were viewed differently than they are viewed today. Today, women have many oppurtunities to pursue a career as a professional athlete or take part in sporting events. Julia Chase-Brand's determination and hardwork, evidently helped change the future.
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To me it is unbelievable to read an article and find out that not to long ago woman were viewed in sports like this. it is amazing that Julia Chase was frowned upon for running races and they didn't want her to run in races en. I Can’t imagine what it must have been like being one of three woman running a race with a group of men and not even being ahead able to start with the men because their was a law against it. I think great that she combined her womanliness and her running into one when she runs and isn’t ashamed of being a women enjoys running. I think that is brave and something to look up to and I can only hope that I day I can be as brave in some way to stand up to the law like she was.
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I never knew that not that long ago sexism was to this degree of absurdity. Julia Chase Brand had a lot of courage to be able to run with all of those men. Women have made great strides since then. But discrimination still exists today and I think articles like this remind women that they have a voice and can make a difference. I commend her for her efforts and determination. Something as simple as running in a marathon was made out to be a huge deal, but with Julia Chase's perseverance she was able to change history.
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This article actually really interested me because it is hard for me to imagine a time when women were completely inferior to men because I've never really been exposed to such a thing. I laughed out loud when I read that people did not want women to race because "their uterus will fall out." Although this is an obvious step forward in equality, there is also things, like the fact that men are paid more than women even when performing the same jobs, that need to be worked towards as well.
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I never knew women were prohibited from running in road races. Women weren't treated fairly in the 60's, but i had no idea they weren't even allowed to compete in road races. I thought it was really sad McKenzie stopped herself before she reached the finish line because of the officials. I also thought it was messed up when the article said something about how women shouldn't run because it would ruin their feminism, and that a body part could fall out of them just by running? That was a bit messed up too. Chase-Brand and the two other women competing I give a lot of credit too because they still ran even though they weren't allowed. But also the fact that Chase-Brand is continuing to run and going to compete. I think she's a great feminist role model, by fighting for what we wanted and loved to do.
ReplyDeletePd.7 Jess
Women have come a long way in terms of equality and gaining their rights. In the old times, it was hard for women to participate in things that only men were allowed to do such as vote, get a job, and do other "manly" things. Back then, a woman's place was in the kitchen or taking care of children, or tending to the husband and family's needs. It is a good thing that women are moving forward and are still looking forward. Julia Chase-Brand was part of the act of civil disobedience, but it was worth it. She fought to do something she enjoyed and was passionate about, and she succeeded. If it wasn't for her, men would probably still be the only ones running marathons, or in the olympics.
ReplyDeleteAlyssa, Pd. 7
Julia Chase opened alot of doors for women our age now. She broke the barriers set by society and did what she thought was right. Women should have the same opportunities as men to do what they were born to do. It is a shame that Julia Chase was degraded in society for just being a woman. The courage she had to stand up to society helped her change the future of the United States for many women. Running in races around the country created a new path way for women to succeed. She motivated other women to fight for what they believed in and eliminated sexism. She made distance running for women become possible and advanced society is a positive way.
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It is just shocking for a woman running in a race is civil disobedience. Even though, she was frowned for many years, I congratulate Dr. Julia Chase Brand because she fought against severe sexism. Who would think of illogical reasons that by running in a race a women would lose her femininity? It is just running;everyone can run. In fact, she ran everywhere such as from her house to High school and college. It just does not make sense. What makes this even worse would be the fact that the Amateur Athletic Association banned women from running in road races and the Olympics. Well, thanks to her effort years ago, times are changing. Sexism is still out there. Now, women can participate in sports. Julia's effort in this race changed the future.
ReplyDeleteJoel Thomas period 7
I think this help change the way women were viewed in sports. Its hard to believe fifty years ago women were not viewed the same way men were and treated differently. Julia Chase has made an impact on the way women are viewed today and that they are allowed to play the same sports as men and arent treated differently. AJB
ReplyDeleteI find it absurd that the Amateur Athletic Union prohibited American women from competing officially in road races because they believed it “would risk their femininity and reproductive health.” How could someone allow that to even be a rule? It is beyond sexiest and defiantly has no evidence supporting it. I command Julia for the time and dedication she has put in as being a runner. I find her childhood very interesting. Not everyone runs barefoot in the snow class to class in college. She made herself stand out when many others couldn’t. She has battled thru sexism and succeeded. Julia Chase-Brand's determination and hard work has been shown to change the future.
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This article was very interesting to me as I am a major fan of sports. It is a different point of view for me, as professional sports are stereotypically a male activity. I found it very remarkable to see that a woman such as Julia Chase-Brand to break the barrier for woman in sports. She is such a great role model, as she proves that anything can be done as long as you are willing to go the extra mile (pun intended) for it. She proved that women are just as capable of running and her story proves that hard-work and desire is all you need to make a difference. This brave act has really changed my opinion on women sports, as it shows that all athletes have something in common: passion for the sport. It doesn't matter whether your a male or female, if you want it bad enough, go out and get it.
ReplyDeleteDaniel Sang
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I feel that many people, (and I am not excluding myself), forget that events like this didn't happen very long ago. Women first got the right to vote in this country in 1920 which is only around 90 years ago. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous speech about 50 years ago. I find my self thinking that major events in history happened a long time ago, but the events were extremely recent. It amazes me that still women in that time were treated like that, and are still in some ways in today's society treated poorly.
ReplyDelete-Evan S. Per. 9
When we usually discuss unequal rights between men and women, you don't usually realize that these conflicts have been on the rise so recently. This article was about a woman named Julia Chase-Brand who trail-blazed the possibility for women to compete in long distance races. It;s silly to think nowadays that 50 years ago, some extremists believed that ladies would "lose" parts of their body by doing something "masculine" like running long distance. However at the same time, sexists still exist obviously, they're just not as radical as they used to be. Time is always moving however. Women used complain about never getting the same pay as a man for a certain job. In some parts of the world last year however, less women have lost their jobs than men to the recession. It has also been found that certain careers have it so that women have a much less likely chance of being fired. Times are changing, and so are different aspects of society, just maybe not at the pace and specific change people might think. ,Daniel Lang Pd. 9 World
ReplyDeleteThis article really shows how much our world has changed. Women from the beginning were given very few rights and say. This article focuses on women not being able to participate in certain races because " women could not run in the same race as men" Many were being very judgemental and prejudice against women because they felt running was for males, and males alone and women would harm themselves if they ran especially with men. I think that Chase- Brand impacted history in a great way and if it wasnt for her women wouldnt be able to participate in various sports that they can today. This article just goes to prove how much women can impact history and make changes in our world. -PC
ReplyDeleteI think how it's great that women were able to go and fight for their freedom. If they hadn't, women will most likely be stuck at home doing chores. I never thought that women was discrimnated in sports though. i always hear about women having no rights or say in society, but this is the first that i heard about sports. i think julia is an inspiration. she loves to run and she wants to keep doing it. she wants to make change. also, she bet 8 mens which means that women could be as good as men.
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Just to start out, I found the remark about a women's reproductive organs falling out hillarious. People say just about anything to get a point across. I think its amazing how much women have progressed in society. They went from having to fight for what they wanted to being given what they wanted. I find that someone like Julia Chase deserves to be recognized because women are who they are in society today because of people like her. If there weren't women out there who fought for what they were passionate about God knowns where society would be today. I enjoyed this article a lot.
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I find it amazing that not to long ago, women were looked down upon in sports. It's rather ridiculous to believe that it's unhealthy for women to run or participate in sports. Also some of the stereotypes men came up with, in order to keep women from running are ridiculous. For example the belief that if women run for a long time and for a long distance would have their uterus fall out is impossible. Julia Chase Brand was is a role model for challenging the belief that women are not equal to men in sports. Even though news reporters, race officials and men in general told her she was crazy for trying to strive equality in sports, Julia Chase did not let that get in her way. It's extremely amiable that she took the first step in questioning how the world of sports works even though the odds were against her. I believe that it is because of Julia Chase that other women started to question the sports system and revolt against it. It was also shocking how much people did not want women to be better than men. "McKenzie took the lead among the women but veered off onto the sidewalk before the finish line, fearful of the wrath of A.A.U. officials. 'They told me I would be banned for life if I went through the finish,' said McKenzie, who is in her 80s and lives in Great Neck, N.Y." In this moment in time, this would be a ridiculous. Banning a women from every racing a race just because she won. This shows how insecure men were with their rules of racing. Believing that they would lose, they would only then state that a women cannot cross the finish line. So in conclusion, to put it simply, men knew that women could do anything they could do and maybe better. Thinking of the time frame for the revolution in sports, not too long ago was it unacceptable for women to participate in sports, yet alone simply run.
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I think it is amazing that Julia Chase Brand stuck to what she believed in. She is truly inspirational to girls like me every where. I laughed when i heard "The most alarmist officials warned that a woman who ran a more ambitious distance might cause her uterus to fall out." It was stupid for the Amateur Athletic Union to prohibit American women from competing officially in road races. They believed women shouldnt run because they appeared less feminine. I just think they didnt want men to be inferior to women after all these centuries. After all, women are just as great as men.
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It's a little disturbing to find such sexism merely forty or so years ago. However, it's understandable as even today there are such things like sexism and racism, even if they're subtle or not deliberate. I find Julia's determination inspiring and awe-striking, as I doubt I'd be able to turn against society so openly. It's amazing how she puts herself out there and I don't blame her for veering off course in that race where the AAU told her she would be banned from running for life if she crossed the finish line. After all, it's possible for them to do that in that time period. Fear overtakes us, we're only human, but I can't exactly blame Julia for being afraid. The chance that something she really loved would be taken away from her was devastating, so obviously she'd avoid it. I respect Julia for being able to stand against the law and speak for herself. --Pearl Lee pd9
ReplyDeleteThis article has definitely inspired me to perceive and accomplish any of my goals and desires in life. Julia Chase-Brand is an amazing woman to start off. She has risen above all the stereotypes of her time and exemplified her talent/gift to the world with no intentions for publicity only pure dedication and courage. Despite the assumptions of many people Julia never stopped doing what she loved, she went against the rules and to continue her passion and feeling of liberation. 5 decades ago women competing in olympic races for a lessened amount of yards as men was acceptable. Nower days women have gained numerous rights and are equally as capable of accomplishing the maximum standards of men. or even more. Julia's perseverance and dedication has made many people see just how far your dreams will take you. By achieving such a remarkable accomplishment Julia has gained the respect of many training athletes and has taught me that perseverance and a drive for what you love can help you succeed in all of your ambitions. -nikita farhadi
ReplyDeleteWell this is how change comes about and it just proves that anyone can fight for their rights. Women struggle all through out history to get equality and still do today and it is because of women like Julia Chase-Brand that take it upon themselves to prove the world wrong. I feel like today none of these prejudice or stupid misconceptions of women running exist and I think they owe it mostly to Julia Chase-Brand
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Women have been discriminated against since the beginning of time. When we were just hunters and gathers, woman were not allowed to hunt—they had to stay at camp to care for the old and the young. During the Roman republic, women in Athens were not allowed to leave the house, much less show their faces in public for it was “humiliation” on their husband’s behalf. Therefore it is no surprise to me that women were banned from running distance for quite a while. Once in a while though, there are these remarkable women who go against the stereotypes of women and seek out change for the society. Chase-Brand was one of these women, with an unquenchable thirst for not only running, but freedom and equality. Running was her way of protesting the restrictions put on women during the 60’s. It was her way of getting her message across that there needed to be change. This change took years and years to set in, but eventually women were granted the right to participate in distance runs—this being another step toward a more equal society.
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Women have been discriminated against since the beginning of time. When we were just hunters and gathers, woman were not allowed to hunt—they had to stay at camp to care for the old and the young. During the Roman republic, women in Athens were not allowed to leave the house, much less show their faces in public for it was “humiliation” on their husband’s behalf. Therefore it is no surprise to me that women were banned from running distance for quite a while. Once in a while though, there are these remarkable women who go against the stereotypes of women and seek out change for the society. Chase-Brand was one of these women, with an unquenchable thirst for not only running, but freedom and equality. Running was her way of protesting the restrictions put on women during the 60’s. It was her way of getting her message across that there needed to be change. This change took years and years to set in, but eventually women were granted the right to participate in distance runs—this being another step toward a more equal society.
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this article is important to mostly women because it shows how not to long ago women were discriminated against for wanting to follow their dreams.Julia Chase is an inspiration to women athletes everywhere because she went up againt opposition from society and kept true to the thing she loved, running.
ReplyDelete-Danielle C period 9 world
Women in history and today should admire for women like Julia Chase who stepped out from their comfort zone and fought for what they believed in. I can't believe around the time when my mom was a young adolescent growing up, she faced such segregation amongst men like sports. Back then, society thought to be great in sports you had to be a male. Julia Chase completely changed thoughts on women and sports and justified that women could be equally accomplish their goals in sports. Julia did not take no for an answer when society put her dreams down, she fought back and that itself made people think women deserve the same rights as men. I think she is a great role model to look up to as women. I know I do.
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It is crazy to see how far women have come in the fight for equality. Just looking back 50 years shows all of their accomplishments. Fighting against laws and running for more than a sport is what the female runners had to do for society. they wanted to show that they were just as capable as men. Julia Chase helped women's sports by fighting for equality which changed womens rights/sports as we know it.
ReplyDeleteMike tennis
My initial reaction to this article was somewhat confused. I thought that the article would be about how women were fighting for some sort of rights once again. Instead I was surprised when it said how women were not allowed to participate in many sports and when they were they had many restrictions in which they had to follow. What shocked me about this article was that this did not happen in the 1800s but in fact the mid-1900s. The fact that such a thing had happened less than a century ago makes this seem even more unbelievable. Looking at how society and women are treated now, there is a large difference. Women now can participate in many activities and have most of the rights men have. Even at school there are many girls participating in sports teams and girls are not looked down upon just because they are just girls. I think it was very brave of Julia Chase, and the other women, to have done what they had done. Because of them, many women, I think, were encouraged to run and participate in things men were traditionally only allowed to do. -hANNAH lEE WORLD PD 9
ReplyDeleteI think this article did great service to Dr. Julia Chase- Brand's hard work and persaverance. It's hard to imagine that women couldn't compete in running races back then but nonetheless it's true. Women were never given the same oppurtunities as men. The ones that did were looked down upon. It's amazing that Dr. Chase-Brand defied everyone and focussed on running and for that i greatly commend her. But, one thing that astonished me was that her father was the one who got her interested in running but when she had her first victory, her father was indifferent.
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this shows that no matter what, you should never give up. she has made a new path for all women and changed the running world for all women. i hope that one day i can make an impact as she had. Jason L
ReplyDeleteJulia Chase-Brand deserves to be acknowledged for what she did. She deserves to be known for persevering though the toughest times. I liked how she did not pay attention to the endless comments on how she was a women so she shouldn't run. I also liked how she had a passion for everything she did. In conclusion, Julia Chase was a big help in the movement to gain equality for women. I believe that she set off equality in women's running, and even in other sports to come.
ReplyDelete-J.T period 9
As a woman reading this current event, it frustrates that woman and men were ever even segregated. Woman can do just as much as a man can if she truly tries and believes. I'm not saying woman are better than men because that is not true, but I believe in equality. Julia Chase-Brand is a huge feminist in my eyes because she fought for what she believed in. She was not just another woman who ran, but she was a woman who throughly enjoyed running. Julia Chase-Brand was similar to a boy in that she played football with her 4 brothers, ran in the snow bare foot and also ran a mile and a half to school whenever she missed the bus. It is a known fact that men can run a faster mile than a woman can, but this should not stop woman from even trying. This sure did not stop Julia Chase-Brand when she came in 34th place and beat 8 men too. This also did not stop Julia Chase-Brand when she faked her identity to being a man just so she can run as well. This should set an example to not only woman, but men as well that if society expects something of you, you can go beyond their expectations.
ReplyDeleteMelissa Reime pd 5
Women have always been discriminated and shown inferior to men. Only in some cultures were they really valued. Julia Chase-Brand fought for her desire to run and how she along with the other three women showed the world that they can be on the same level as men. Women are always seen as incapable of a man’s status or ability. But if you look at today, women are in the same job field as men, they have the same pay or sometimes even higher as men, they have higher ranks in a job (CEOs, Bank Managers, Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres etc.). Women are fully capable of being at, or a higher level than men. Many people fight for rights but not many actually receive them. Just because these women weren’t the final ones to make an impact on society doesn’t mean they didn’t contribute. Also, Chase-Brand’s history shows how involved their family was in women’s rights. The determination of these women is extraordinary because despite their hard work and neglect, they kept fighting.
ReplyDelete-krupa p pd. 9 world10
Women have always been considered inferior to men, especially when faced with physical challenges, especially sports. It shows a lot about our world today since Julia Chase was still discriminated towards even though women's rights had come a long way since the 60's. She loved running since she was a child, and she persevered in her dream of running in a race like this. It is inspiring that she did this without the desire of the publicity of being the odd-one-out; that she only did it because she wanted to show that she was great at running, and loved it just as much as men did.
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I think Julia Chase-Brand is the epitome of women empowerment. It's pretty crazy how men thought of women back then, and how they thought running would allegedly degrade their femininity. She was a dedicated, courageous woman that wanted to seek equality and respect from men, especially since running was primarily male dominated at the time. On the other hand, with great persistence and perseverance, she was able to overcome this obstacle in the face of opposition and pave the way for all of the amazing female runners out there today. Jake, period 5
ReplyDeleteSince I enjoy running, I was really intrigued by this article. Julia Chase is absolutely amazing. She was able to overcome sexism and it was clearly not an easy process. She had encountered so much hatred because of society's view on women. Women were basically expected to be a housewife! They even thought running would effect the uterus. That was one of the reasons why people were so against Julia.
ReplyDeleteSince I enjoy running, I was really intrigued by this article. Julia Chase is absolutely amazing. She was able to overcome sexism and it was clearly not an easy process. She had encountered so much hatred because of society's view on women. Women were basically expected to be a housewife! They even thought running would effect the uterus. That was one of the reasons why people were so against Julia.
ReplyDeleteErica period 5
This article is interesting because it shows the discrimination and sexism showed towards Chase. She was a determined and well trained athlete that was not allowed to show off her talents to the world simply because she was a woman. Being a 69 year old woman, running a 4.75 mile race is unbelievable, it shows the amount of training and heart that she has to not only do it for herself, but to show the world that women shouldn’t be viewed as fragile. Although she was rejected at first, she persevered to create a new generation of women that can race without being judged based on their gender. Overall, this was a amazing article to read because it shows how as a society we place judgments on others.
ReplyDelete-Rohan Shah period 7 Econ
I never knew that Woman were treated this badly less than 60 years ago. A lot has changed, and at the same time a lot hasn't. It's pretty clear that in today's society the average citizen does not frown upon seeing a girl running. And now, in 2011, we would all laugh if somebody didn't want his/her daughter to run because her uterus was going to fall out. Thanks to Mrs. Chase and her defiance of people trying to stop her to run, we have made great advancements in medical (finding out the fact that the uterus is nicely fit and will stay inside a woman), sportsmanship (lowering sexism), and other things. I sort of wish I could be that dedicated to something just like she was.
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I think that Dr. Julia Chase- Brand is amazing because she is very determined, hopeful, and athletic. I am surprised that she plans to run a 4.75 mile age for her age because I don't really see many people around her age running that much. I don't understand why it was a widely publicized act of civil disobedience for women to run long distance in the United States but it is okay in other countries. However, I think that women shouldn't run too much because it would affect their reproductive health. I think it is sad that her own father told her to play tennis when she had her first victory, because she was so committed that she would run barefoot in the snow. Also, I don't understand why women had to run a block behind men because that would mean that they had to run more. I think she is successful because even at this age she is still doing what she loves by exercising, studying, and working.
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As I read this article I found myself emotionally unmoved. This whole article seemed cliche to me. This is yet another article I read about a person violating a social norm in order to do what she wanted to. I think that the reason why we admire people like Julia Chase is because she went against the culture of the time in order to fulfill her dreams. But in this process she did not violate any laws and therefore anyone could have had her ideals and acted on it, we just recongize her as the first. Her story would have been impressive if she went against a local or state law at the time that forbid women from running professionally. In this situation she would be taking a risk in order to live out her dreams.
ReplyDeleteVikram Reddy Pd. 7
This is also another example of when women were discriminated against, but then in the end rose above the pressure. Similar to that in the events of history, women had always been looked at as the inferior sex, but things began to change, ideas began to spread that talked about how women were just as equally powerful as men. Women proved this in the work force during WWII when most of the average "house wives" became workers in factories. Again when women gained the right to vote, things had turned around for the better. It may be hard to believe that this was our past in terms of how women were treated. To look at this past and compare it now to our present we can really see how we have changed and progressed in our ways. This story is inspiring in that even if all odds are against you, you should continue to do what you love in hopes that you will be able to continue following your passion. She is one example of the countless women in our history that helped shape what we see today as a common occurrence, not fully understanding what it took to get to that point.
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i think that its cool that even ant 69 shes still running. its unbelievable how women in the 60's were treated, and what she went through to be able to run.- AS
ReplyDeletei think this was very inspiring to read to me and young girls anywhere. this can teach you a leason to grow up and not to stop your dreams and to believe you can do anything even when people are trying to put you down. i think it really cool someone of her age is still running in meratons. i think she was a real role modle to people everywhere to show that she didnt care what people were saying against her and still did what she wanted to do. if it wasnt for people like this women would still be treated so poorly.
ReplyDelete-Maria D. per. 5
I think Dr. Julia Chase Brand is a very determined to run and be more successful like she was when she was younger. Shes concerned about keeping her health in perfect condition. She was always challenging herself whether it was with running in competitions or going to college. Brand ran in a competition and finished 5th place in her semi-final and knocked her score down by ten seconds better. This shows how she is so determined to keep getting better results. She ran in a competition and placed 128th place 10 spots above men. N.B. p5
ReplyDeleteI think that Dr. Julia Chase- Brand is a great leader because she is very hardworking, honest, and athletic. I am shocked that she plans to run a 4.75 mile age for her age because it is a tough challenge that many people around in her age cannot do. I don't understand why it was a widely publicized act of civil disobedience for women to run long distance in the United States but it is okay in other countries. However, I think that women shouldn't run too much because it would affect their reproductive health. I think she is going to have a great future because even at this age she is still doing what she loves by exercising, studying, and working. NB P.5
ReplyDeleteI think it is really cool how Dr. Julia Chase-Brand is running $.75 miles when she is 69 years old. I guess she really wants to be in good shape and compete in more events. Most 60 year old people can not run for this long because they are in bad shape or they are too lazy.
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I think Dr. Julia Chase Brand is a very determined to run and be more successful like she was when she was younger. Shes concerned about keeping her health in perfect condition. She was always challenging herself whether it was with running in competitions or going to college. Brand ran in a competition and finished 5th place in her semi-final and knocked her score down by ten seconds better. This shows how she is so determined to keep getting better results. She ran in a competition and placed 128th place 10 spots above men. N.B. p5
ReplyDeleteI find it disgusting how woman were not allowed to do a simple thing such as compete in a running race. I truly respect Dr. Julia Chase- Brand for never giving up her dream. Julia is a feminist because she believed in equality for men and woman. Of course there is a known fact that men can run a mile faster than a woman can, but it doesn't mean woman can't challenge a man. Woman constantly face discrimination, not only with sports but everything else in life. It's sad that Julia had to pretend to be a boy at one point to run a race. This was just another act for Julia to break through during the 60s. I am proud of Dr. Julia Chase- Brand for standing up for her rights. She not only stood up for herself, but for other woman athletes too.
ReplyDeleteMelissa R pd. 5
11/1/11
ReplyDeleteWomen have been discriminated against since the beginning of time. When we were just hunters and gathers, woman were not allowed to hunt—they had to stay at camp to care for the old and the young. During the Roman republic, women in Athens were not allowed to leave the house, much less show their faces in public for it was “humiliation” on their husband’s behalf. Therefore it is no surprise to me that women were banned from running distance for quite a while. Once in a while though, there are these remarkable women who go against the stereotypes of women and seek out change for the society. Chase-Brand was one of these women, with an unquenchable thirst for not only running, but freedom and equality. Running was her way of protesting the restrictions put on women during the 60’s. It was her way of getting her message across that there needed to be change. This change took years and years to set in, but eventually women were granted the right to participate in distance runs—this being another step toward a more equal society.
Merilyn Chang
Pd 9
World
It really sucks that women have been discrimatired against for the longest time. Just because a guy can run faster than a girl, does not mean that he is any better than she is. People with that mindset really make me sick because women are just as good as men are, sometimes even better. I really give this girl a lot of credit for doing what she did because many women would not do that. Many women just accept the fact that people don't think they area as great as men are and live there lives like that. Personally, being a woman, i believe you need to be strong and stick up for what you believe in, even if the world is agaist you. I think Dr. Julia Chase-Brand is incredible for standing up for what she believes in, and what she knows is right
ReplyDelete- Michelle Hersch
Its so weird to think that some years ago women weren’t allowed to play sports because people were afraid their "uterus' would fall out". Now a days, it is extremely common for women to play sports and a lot of women are professional athletes. A lot of females are receiving scholarships for their talent in sports. Chase- Brand’s story is inspirational and makes people believe that they can follow their dreams even though society is saying no.
ReplyDeleteDaniella C. pd 5
Women have always been regarded as the weaker sex. We live in a world where discrimination is evident and will happen. Discrimination against women, has happened for a very long period of time. Julia Chase is a remarkable women. She, in her own way, is fighting for women's rights. She may not be as politically active as people like Susan B. Anthony, but she is fighting for her rights. She was determined to continue running even though the referee stated that she wasn't allowed to continue because it may "damage" her uterus. I found that part foolish and stereotypical. That part stereotypes that women should be less physically active because they aren't strong enough, which is completely not true. Hopefully her footprints, will leave a larger mark in the history of equal rights.
ReplyDelete-Russell H pd 9