build upon their traditional roles of housekeeping to be civic housekeepers. Women must exercise their civic duty and become involved in municipal affairs. A. Simple task 1. Keep house clean and properly feed children a. But if Tenant house‚ most‚ cannot i. Basement will not be dry‚ stairways will not be fireproof‚ house will not be provided with sufficient windows to give light and air‚ nor will it be equipped with sanitary plumbing‚ unless the Public Works Department sends inspectors who constantly
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JANE ADDAMS Jane Addams is known for Hull House‚ located in Chicago‚ IL. While this isn’t her only contribution to society during her life‚ this is the one contribution that has probably made the biggest impact on society. Jane became interested in social issues when she went on a trip to England with two college friends. She was exposed to the poverty that was all around England’s East End. Also‚ while she was in England‚ her and her friends came across Toynbee Hall‚ which was a settlement house
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Jane Addams’ legacy and impact on history lives on through many people and organizations today. Because Jane Addams opened the Hull House‚ many other settlement houses were built and continue to function. These settlement houses brought attention to the needs of youth in society. In 1893‚ Hull House opened the first public playground in Chicago. Current care for children and teens are seen today in early childhood education‚ after-school programs‚ and focus on recreation such as gym‚ recess‚ and
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Jane Addams‚ a pioneering social worker‚ helped bring attention to the possibility of revolutionizing America’s attitude toward the poor. Not only does she remain a rich source of provocative social theory to this day‚ her accomplishments affected the philosophical‚ sociological‚ and political thought. Addams was an activist of courage and a thinker of originality. Jane Addams embodied the purest moral standards of society which were best demonstrated by her founding of the Hull-House and her
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Jane Addams Jane Addams was an American reformer who provided aid for both the financial and social needs of the urban poor in large cities. Throughout her life‚ Jane sought out a purpose for her life and found all the ways she could to help others. She gave aid to immigrants and children‚ as well as improving society as a whole. Addams was a progressivist who pushed for change in the economy‚ education‚ and public safety. She wanted equality for all people‚ once saying‚ “perhaps he is never so
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It took a group of journalist called muckrakers‚ such as Jane Addams and Upton Sinclair‚ to bring attention to labor and living conditions and make a difference. President Theodore Roosevelt coined the name muckrakers‚ because they “raked the mud of society” by uncovering and reporting the nation’s issues. Jane Addams cofounded Hull-House‚ which attracted reformers that were committed to social service‚ challenged boss rule and the
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Eve Grigware 11/30/12 Persuasive Historical Essay In the early 20th century‚ many social and political movements demanded the attention and action of the United States. During this time‚ Jane Addams became an accomplished philosopher‚ author‚ peace advocate‚ feminist and sociologist during the Progressive era‚ who was unique from other reformers during this time because she didn’t prioritize the social‚ economic‚ and political inequalities that plagued America’s minorities;
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Jane Addams truly had an unbelievable impact upon those around her. "Walter Lippmann‚ noted author and critic‚ commented‚ ’She had compassion without condescension‚ She had pity without retreat into vulgarity. She had infinite sympathy for common things without forgetfulness of those that are uncommon.’ (Robin Berson) A friend of hers recalled astutely‚ ’She was a woman of marvelous poise. She never seemed to be flustered‚ never off balance‚ even when angry - and she was capable of deep indignation
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Open for approximately 120 years‚ the Hull House in Chicago aided countless‚ different people. Some of those residents eventually rose to prominence and impacted even more people on local‚ state‚ and national levels. This beacon of reform served its purpose for many years and the residents helped make life as we know it today. However‚ this reform would never have been possible if Jane Addams had not been around. As an activist‚ reformer‚ sociologist‚ president and founder of several organizations
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Settlement houses are a large part of social work history in both the United States and England. These houses have many different functions‚ but their main priority is to provide services to individuals‚ groups and communities in order to solve community problems. Some houses have a specific focus such as children‚ women‚ employment etc. Others are simply a resource in the community for everything from employment to education. These houses were so successful that many are still in operation today
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