Comparing The Woman's Christian Temperance Union And Social Reform

The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union to not only reform social and political change for women, but to teach women how to conduct themselves in the new society. She often referred to these teachings and trainings as the “WCTUniversity” where women learned how to think on their feet, speak in public places, and run an organization. However, their main objective for organizing the union was to ban the consumption and sale of alcohol. The union believed alcohol was one of the leading, contributing factor to moral and social degeneration. As the motivation force behind the organization, Willard created recognition for the needed reform in areas outside of women’s rights and focused on social reformation. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union used their Christian faith to promote equality among all American citizens. Their efforts called for the promotion of positive local citizenship and aiding the poor, the homeless, and those suffering from alcoholism. Frances Willard would soon be known as a celebrity in her exertions to reform the political and social order of the late nineteenth century.
Traveling across the country delivering speeches, creating petition efforts against legislation, joining forces with other political and social reform groups merely proved Willard’s dedication to reform and gained her the recognition and support, which she needed, from the public. Frances Willard worked with Prohibition Party, giving speeches and conveying their agreed message on the abuses of alcohol and its effect on society. In Willard’s address before second biennial convention of the World’s Women’s Christian Temperance Union, she makes a reference to the history of the