Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work
What type of challenges did Montessori face during her education and early career?
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Being a female posed many challenges for Montessori. She was interested in medicine and with her mother's support, was able to becomes a physician. However, her early career as a female physician left her few options and she began working in an asylum.
Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work