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'''''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. | '''''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. | ||
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| + | I agree with Megan. I couldn't believe that this was printed annually for 15 years. But then again, I guess it makes sense. Honestly, what else would the women at this time read about? Especially during the time of the cult of domesticity. Women were probably interested in ways to be a better wife and homemaker. A lot of the stuff in this does seem like common sense, or at least things they probably already know. I found it interesting when Beecher said "The proper education of a man decides the welfare of an individual; but educate a woman and the interests of the whole family are secured". I think it's important to recognize that even though many of these women weren't doing amazing things, many worked hard to care for their families. -Katelyn Lease | ||
== Catharine Sedgwick, “First to None,” 1828 == | == Catharine Sedgwick, “First to None,” 1828 == | ||
