The Duty of American Women to Their Country by Catharine Esther Beecher

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Author Beecher, Catharine Esther, 1800-1878
LoC No. 08007524
Title The Duty of American Women to Their Country
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Summary "The Duty of American Women to Their Country" by Catharine Esther Beecher is a social commentary written in the mid-19th century. The book discusses the crucial role of women in promoting education and morality in society, arguing that the civic responsibility of women extends to ensuring the intellectual and virtuous upbringing of American children. Beecher warns against the dangers of ignorance and lack of moral training, drawing parallels with historical disasters like the French Revolution to stress the importance of women's influence in nurturing future generations. The opening of the work makes a strong case for reason and virtue as essential for a functioning democracy, framing the text as a call-to-action for women to engage in educational reform. Beecher paints a dire picture of potential societal collapse if women do not take up the mantle of educating the youth and instilling a sense of moral responsibility. By citing examples of violence and chaos from contemporary France, she underscores her argument, urging women to become proactive educators and moral guides to safeguard the future of their nation. This foundational premise sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the role of women in education and public life as the text unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class LC: Education: Special aspects of education
Subject Education
Subject Education -- United States
Subject Women teachers -- United States
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EBook-No. 53739
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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