Many people act out a "code" or a set of beliefs, which dictate choices. it may be a religion of politics of a personal philosophy. to what extent did your person act by a code of act independently of any set of beliefs? were there times when the code was challenged and impossible to follow?
Amelia Earhart did not exactly consider herself a feminist, as she was more motivated to break a world record than supporting women's rights. However, she was determined to show others that women were perfectly capable of performing tasks that only men were allowed to do in her era. At times, she was underestimated by men because she was a woman, and was not allowed to do some things. This included not being able to actually pilot the plane as she flew across the Atlantic Ocean.