Middle-class women became involved in the settlement house movement as a way to address the social and economic challenges faced by urban immigrant communities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They sought to apply their education and social skills to improve living conditions, promote education, and foster community engagement. This involvement also provided them with a platform to challenge traditional gender roles and advocate for social reform, aligning their efforts with broader progressive movements of the time.
High & middle class
the opportunity for middle-class women to think about society
Femenism
The industrial revolution led to a new economic group of people we now call the middle class. The progressive movement found it's popularity in the middle class.
Haessler argues that the backbone of the movement consisted primarily of middle-class women who had the resources and social networks to organize and advocate for their rights. Working-class women might not have been involved due to various factors, such as their demanding work schedules, economic constraints, and limited access to education and resources, which made it difficult for them to participate in the movement. Additionally, the issues that concerned middle-class women may not have directly aligned with the immediate struggles faced by working-class women.
High & middle class
the opportunity for middle-class women to think about society
middle class
More than half.
Femenism
The industrial revolution led to a new economic group of people we now call the middle class. The progressive movement found it's popularity in the middle class.
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Ran Vijoy Kumar has written: 'Role of the middle class in nationalist movement, 1912-1947' -- subject(s): History, Middle class, Nationalism, Politics and government
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the progressivism movement.
Communism
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