The women I know with strong personalities, the ones who might have become generals or the heads of companies if they were men, become teachers. Teaching is a calling, too. And I've always thought that teachers in their way are holy--angles leading their flocks out of the darkness.
In "Half Broke Horses," Jeannette Walls reflects on the potential of women with strong personalities who navigate a world dominated by men. She notes that many of these capable women, who could have thrived in leadership roles, often choose teaching as their vocation instead. This choice highlights the profound impact they can have, shaping future generations and guiding them through challenges.
Walls sees teaching as a noble calling, suggesting that teachers...