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What were the similarities between the political participation of black women and political participation of the women of immigrant groups and other minorities? --Justin Mattos | What were the similarities between the political participation of black women and political participation of the women of immigrant groups and other minorities? --Justin Mattos | ||
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| + | I thought it was very interesting in the reading where the author discussed the concept of family being the "unifying thread" that bound African Americans together. She says that "the notion of family members as having a mutual and continuing responsibility to help each other and to prepare for hard times" (pg 125). Wouldn't that have been true of any family during the reconstruction period, black or white? ~~Mary Beth C | ||
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| + | I agree with Justin that it is interesting to see how the African American women were gradually pushed out of the political arena after having been so active and vocal. I think it is funny how the women would would "take sactions" (pg 135),such as abstaining from sexual relations, against men that voted for the Democratic party! ~~ Mary Beth C | ||
