The long road of woman's memory by Jane Addams
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| Author | Addams, Jane, 1860-1935 |
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| LoC No. | 16022671 |
| Title | The long road of woman's memory |
| Original Publication | United States: The Macmillan Company,1916. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Contents | Women's memories: transmuting the past, as illustrated by the story of the Devil baby -- Women's memories: reacting on life, as illustrated by the story of the Devil baby -- Women's memories: disturbing conventions -- Women's memories: integrating industry -- Women's memories: challenging war -- A personal experience in interpretative memory. |
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| Summary | "The Long Road of Woman’s Memory" by Jane Addams is a sociological study written in the early 20th century. The work explores the complexities of women's memories and their roles in society, particularly how personal reminiscences shape not only individual identities but also social conventions and communal experiences. Central to the book is the theme of how women's stories, often rooted in hardship and resilience, illuminate broader social truths and can challenge established norms. The opening of the book introduces the concept of memory as a transformative force, particularly in the lives of elderly women. Addams reflects on her experiences at Hull-House, where the story of a mythical "Devil Baby" attracts numerous visitors, predominantly older women, who share their reminiscences and life stories in response. These conversations reveal their struggles, sorrows, and the way memory enables them to reinterpret their pasts. The narrative suggests that through collective storytelling, these women not only find voice but also challenge social conventions, demonstrating how the act of remembering serves both personal healing and societal critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Women -- Social conditions |
| Subject | Women -- History |
| Subject | Women -- Psychology |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69234 |
| Release Date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 92 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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