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I think the first thing that struck me when reading this was the idea of "smashing". Did the intro to the letter say that it was acceptable for young women to fall in love with one another in college during that time period. I find that hard to believe considering the fear of parents that their daughters would not be fit for marriage. I also suppose that there might be some things missing from these letters, I mean I know I don't tell my mom everything that I do at college. - John Rowley | I think the first thing that struck me when reading this was the idea of "smashing". Did the intro to the letter say that it was acceptable for young women to fall in love with one another in college during that time period. I find that hard to believe considering the fear of parents that their daughters would not be fit for marriage. I also suppose that there might be some things missing from these letters, I mean I know I don't tell my mom everything that I do at college. - John Rowley | ||
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| + | I was also thrown off by the mention of "smashing" was there also a period of time before the turn of the century where there was some sort of sexual liberation? Or was the idea of "smashing" something that was allowed in college as long as these affairs did not last after graduation. I was also impressed with the frank openness of Molly's letters to her parents, especially when she talked about dressing up as a boy. Was this standard behavior for college girls? -Emma | ||
'''Jane Addams discusses the early days of Hull House (1910)''' | '''Jane Addams discusses the early days of Hull House (1910)''' | ||
