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Women's Associations in American History

By: Anne Firor Scott

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Paperback | 15 March 1992

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272 Pages

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22.86 x 15.88 x 1.91

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America's female benevolent societies took root in the 1790s. Initially founded on notions of Christian duty and hope of heavenly reward, these groups produced volunteers dedicated to providing aid to unfortunates in general and women and children in particular. Anne Frior Scott explores the history of these aid societies and how they allowed women to influence America's social agenda and make inroads into politics long before they could vote. Scott reveals how women from all corners of society took part; examines their changing role in the midst of tumultuous times and during the rise of the welfare state; assesses the overlooked accomplishment of black women's organizations from the early days of the republic; and looks at the kinds of enduring community institutions women's organizations founded and maintained.

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"Documents the astonishing array of women's activities over a 200-year period... Reminds us that women found inventive ways to enter the political arena even before they voted." -- The Nation. "An elegant history." -- Journal of Southern History. "Wry humor and impassioned scholarship." - New York Times Book Review.

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