Essay About Jane Addams And Interesting Point

Feminism
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Feminism
The “Fin de Siecle social thought” discussed in chapter 13 was characterized by
feminism decadence and perspectivism. After the beginning of the fight for African-
American civil rights, there became a hunger for gender equality. Women no longer
wanted to deal with the implications of being the “weaker” sex. Thus, in the 1890s
Feminism beacme popular and the idea of a “New Woman” emerged.
Another interesting point mentioned in the chapter was the moral decadence that
emerged after Social Darwinism. Firstly, people began to explore sexuality in a way that
had been unacceptable in the past. Secondy individuals placed a significant amount of
importance in maximizing their pleasure. Thirdly, homosexuality became more rampant.
there was less secrecy concerning that life style and it became an issue that was discussed
rather than suppressed
shunned and ignored as it had been in the past.
The “New Woman” sought to have higher education and other opportunities hat
men had no problems achieveing it was almost as if women were portraying a message of
Independence that suggests that they did not need a man for stability. Writers such as
Jane Addams had the opportunity of growing up in a household that promoted gender
equality.