The long road of woman's memory

Nobel Peace Prize Winner

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• Jane Addams

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• 94 Seiten
• 4 Lesestunden

• Politikwissenschaft

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Memory plays a crucial role in both personal identity and societal change in Jane Addams's exploration of its complexities. Through the haunting legend of the devil baby at Hull House, she illustrates how myths can evoke powerful memories among elderly immigrant women, transforming their harsh realities into narratives of resilience. Addams highlights memory's potential to challenge social norms and inspire activism, showcasing women's efforts in labor rights and anti-war movements. Her work emphasizes the importance of memory in understanding women's experiences and its capacity to drive social justice, reflecting her legacy as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Einband: Paperback