Question

What are the central ideas of "Eileen Collins Is in Control"?

Answer 1

Answer:

Collins had to struggle against gender bias and gender inequality, which still exist in aviation.

Collins has accomplished extraordinary things, but she is a normal person in many ways.

Explanation:

"Eileen Collins Is in Control" is a text about a woman named Eileen Collins, a former NASA astronaut and United States Air Force colonel. Throughout her career, Collins became the most distinguished female figure among the astronauts. The text points out her contribution to the field of aviation, which was mainly reserved for men.  It describes her path, both in private and professional life, and how she was able to stand up for herself and decide what kind of life she wanted to live.