Was Florence Nightingale sexist against women?

Having done some readings by Florence Nightengale, she has said that she preferred male nurses due to the fact that peace and quiet were crucial for rest and recuperation and the clothing of the day for women was rustly and loud. read more

Sexist Language It is the policy of the Collected Works project to refer to all people with dignity. Women as well as men are referred to by their surnames and honorifics where appropriate. read more

Florence Nightingale was born in Florence, Italy on May 12, 1820. During the Crimean War, she and a team of nurses improved the unsanitary conditions at a British base hospital, reducing the death count by two-thirds. Her writings sparked worldwide health care reform. read more

Florence believed that women were all inherently nursess, and wanting to do what she believed came naturally to them, established nursing schools in the mid 1800's (which also elevated the general status of women, which she and her followers fought for as well). read more