Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman (Noun)
Meaning
Muckraking United States journalist who exposed bad conditions in mental institutions (1867-1922).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman was a pioneering journalist who went undercover to expose the deplorable conditions in mental institutions during the late 19th century.
- Her reporting led to significant reforms in the treatment of mentally ill patients and earned her a reputation as a fearless and intrepid journalist.
- Seaman's most famous investigation was her exposé of the Blackwell's Island Insane Asylum, where she revealed the cruel treatment of patients and sparked widespread outrage.
- Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman's work as a muckraking journalist paved the way for future generations of investigative reporters.
- As Nellie Bly, her pen name, Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman became a household name and a symbol of journalistic courage and determination.