Was Jane Goodall a feminist trailblazer? The world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees, a woman who “challenged human exceptionalism”, has died at the age of 91.
Farewell to the ‘gentle disruptor’
Chimp champion: Jane Goodall's revolutionary chimpanzee research became a potent argument against the idea that humans are unique in their ability to use tools and form complex societies. Glossary
Revolutionise - Change something dramatically.
Esteemed - Greatly respected; admired.
Guarantor - A person or thing that acts as a guarantee. A military could be called the guarantor of a country's security.
Paleoanthropologist - Someone who studies human evolution by analysing fossil remains and archaeological evidence.
PhD - An abbreviation for a Doctorate of Philosophy. Students study for several years and usually do their own extensive research to gain a PhD.
Dismissed - To decide something or someone is not important and stop considering it.
Accolades - Awards or strong praise.
Disruptor - Someone who challenges established leaders or ideas and comes up with new ways of doing things.
Peers - People who are the same age, status, or ability as you.
Preached - To strongly urge or teach an idea or belief to others.