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    Reality Sherra Weldon University of Phoenix Literature and Social Reality There were many social forces that influenced literature from 1865 to 1912. The most relevant social force was the growing divide in economic and social status. Numerous events occurred during this period that influenced the divide. One of the first and possibly the most influential‚ the Civil War. According to Reesman and Krupat (2008): The Civil War‚ which began in 1861

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    influenced American women writers of the period of 1865 to 1912. I will describe the specific roles female authors played in this period and explain how the perspectives of female authors differed from their male contemporaries. INTRODUCTION As the United States was continuing recovering from the Civil War and embracing the expansion of the West‚ industrialization‚ immigration and the growth of cities‚ women’s roles in America were changing by the transformation of this new society. During the period

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    The changing roles of women since 1865 American History Since 1865 HIS204 January 20‚ 2014 The changing roles of women since 1865 During colonial America women’s roles were that of maintaining the household‚ birthing and minding the children‚ and a supportive role to the man of the house. This role changed little over time until 1848 when the women’s rights movement started at the Seneca Falls Convention. It was at the convention when Elizabeth Cady Stanton gave a Declaration of Sentiments;

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    Role of Women from 1865 to Present   How the progressive and world war era led to development of women rights and freedoms in the United States. This paper will evaluate the progress made on women rights from the industrial era phase to the present and the various events that resulted in women rights and freedoms‚ as we know them today. During the 1860’sthe educational level and work opportunities between men and women in the American society greatly differed with women being treated unequally to

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    The Change of the Role of WomenWomen can hold up half the sky” This famous quote was said by Mao Zedong‚ a man who understood and fought for women equality. In modern China‚ women can fully participate in all aspects of society. Their standard of living is on the rise. However‚ Chinese women did suffer a lot from inequality in the past. Historically‚ the life of women was very difficult. They might not make it through as a baby. Sometimes a baby girl would be abandoned if her family didn’t want

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    not felt by everyone equally‚ women in particular were adversely affected by Renaissance ideals and therefore did not equally benefit from the Renaissance as men did. In a society that restructured to be dominated by patriarchal ideals and structure women lost the influence and power they previously had‚ before the beginning of the Renaissance period. Gender roles increased in the period‚ as women were seen as objects‚ were considered the weaker sex and

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    The Role of Women During the ‘30’s The 1930s were dominated by one of America’s greatest economic crises and during this time millions of Americans suffered. Unemployment was common‚ seniors lost their life savings when banks collapsed‚ schools shut down and children went uneducated. During this time‚ women’s roles were mostly as homemaker and in the workplace remained traditional. Women were viewed as caretakers of the home‚ or working jobs such as nurses and teachers. Only 24.3 percent

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    The Role of American Women from 1865 to Present Ursurla Waller American History Instructor Jessica Schmidt 2014 Jan 28 The Role of American Women from 1865 to Present The role of women in American society changed from the traditional homemaker to modern-day breadwinners owing to the outcomes of various events that occurred from the end of the Civil War in 1865. However‚ this paper will analyze and discuss the various events such as suffrage‚ the professional barrier held by the male counterparts

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    tool of oppression as well as liberation during Republican Era. The way of dressing was meant to be Chinese’s liberation movement from 1912 to 1949‚ because of it against ancient feudalism and supported gender equality. The abolition of imperial China in 1912 had an immediate effect on dresses and styles of Chinese people. This time was the golden age of changing‚ ended of feudal society and opened a new chapter in China. During this time‚ Chinese people‚ women particularly led several movements against

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    During the Victorian Era women were limited to child bearing and housewife. They were identified in four classes; Nobility‚ Middle class‚ Upper working class‚ and lower working class. They were expected to remain in their class and any change from one class to another was a serious offense. Within all of the classes women were expected to live a highly restricted life with their life centered on their husband and children. Women in the Nobility class lived a life of luxury. They spent their time

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