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Were these books intended for women who had not gone to the womens academies at the time? or did Beecher just have a different view on how/when house work should be done which conflicted with what was taught at the schools? I found it interesting that unlike many previous articles we've read, the subject of equality is disregarded as a frivolous and impossible question to answer and "there would be no possible advantage in the decision." isnt this a subtle way of saying that men and women should be equal? -Will Hechmer | Were these books intended for women who had not gone to the womens academies at the time? or did Beecher just have a different view on how/when house work should be done which conflicted with what was taught at the schools? I found it interesting that unlike many previous articles we've read, the subject of equality is disregarded as a frivolous and impossible question to answer and "there would be no possible advantage in the decision." isnt this a subtle way of saying that men and women should be equal? -Will Hechmer | ||
| + | How did this get printed annually for 15 years? It seems alot like common sense so have a washing day for example. Or to have a trunk with things labeled in there for sewing. The last paragraph also seemed like a joke to me, "She can have regular periods for reading, walking, visiting..." it's as if Beecher is giving them permission to do these things as if they needed it. -Megan M. | ||
== Catharine Sedgwick, “First to None,” 1828 == | == Catharine Sedgwick, “First to None,” 1828 == | ||
