Jane Addams

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Twenty Years at Hull-House (eBook, ePUB)

Life and Work of the "Mother" of Social Work and Leader in Women's Suffrage

Beschreibung

In "Twenty Years at Hull-House," Jane Addams offers a profound account of her experiences as a social reformer in Chicago's immigrant community. Written with a blend of autobiographical narrative and socio-political analysis, the book chronicles the establishment and evolution of Hull-House, a settlement house aimed at alleviating urban poverty and fostering social justice. Addams employs a clear yet evocative literary style, rich in personal anecdotes and descriptive insights, that immerses the reader in the vibrant dynamics of the early twentieth-century urban landscape. Through her meticulous observations, she highlights the complexities of community engagement, the challenges of social reform, and the transformative power of collaboration across diverse populations. Jane Addams, a pioneering figure in sociology and a co-founder of the Hull-House, was influenced by her Quaker upbringing and her exposure to European social reform movements. Her commitment to improving the lives of the less fortunate stemmed from her own experiences with social injustice and the limitations imposed on women at the time. As a prominent advocate for peace and women's rights, her work at Hull-House was instrumental in shaping progressive social policies and fostering a sense of community. This seminal work is essential for anyone interested in social reform, women's history, or the development of American social work. Addams's insightful reflections not only illuminate the struggles and triumphs of the era but also resonate with contemporary discussions on community and social responsibility. Readers will come away inspired by her unwavering commitment to social justice and the lasting impact of her legacy.

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Autor

Jane Addams was an American settlement campaigner, reformer, social worker, sociologist, public official, philosopher, and novelist. She played an essential role in the history of social work and women's suffrage in the United States. Addams co-founded Chicago's Hull House, one of America's most well-known settlement homes, which provided comprehensive social services to impoverished, primarily immigrant families. In 1910, Addams received an honorary Master of Arts degree from Yale University, making her the school's first female recipient. In 1920, she co-founded the American Civil Liberties Union. Jane Addams was born in Cedarville, Illinois, as the youngest of eight children to a rich northern Illinois family of English-American origin with roots in colonial Pennsylvania. Sarah Addams, Addams' mother, died in 1863, when she was two years old and pregnant with her ninth child. Addams was thereafter cared for primarily by her older sisters. By the time Addams was eight, four of her siblings had died: three in infancy and one at the age of sixteen. Addams spent her childhood playing outside, reading inside, and going to Sunday school. When she was four years old, she acquired tuberculosis of the spine, also known as Potts' illness, which resulted in a spinal curvature and lifelong health issues.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. März 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028295714
• Artikelnr.: 67692030