== Isabel Eaton, 1899, research on black servants in Philadelphia ==

== Isabel Eaton, 1899, research on black servants in Philadelphia ==

The research done by Isabel Eaton brings into the mix the experiences of black women--an overlooked subset. Eaton points out that black women are "ambitious" and desire for upward social mobility (299). Even these women who were trained in specific skills (like teaching) still had to revert to domestic roles because of prejudices. The experience of a black woman in the late 19th century is quite different than that of white women. This makes me wish that the main historical narrative included not only more about the women in America, but also the lives and experiences of the African-American women. --Ellen S.

The research done by Isabel Eaton brings into the mix the experiences of black women--an overlooked subset. Eaton points out that black women are "ambitious" and desire for upward social mobility (299). '''Even these women who were trained in specific skills (like teaching) still had to revert to domestic roles because of prejudices.''' The experience of a black woman in the late 19th century is quite different than that of white women.''' This makes me wish that the main historical narrative included not only more about the women in America, but also the lives and experiences of the African-American women.''' --Ellen S.