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In the 19th-century American society, the concept of 'True Womanhood' as presented in women's literature and magazines was seen as:
In the 19th-century American society, the concept of 'True Womanhood' as presented in women's literature and magazines was seen as:
- An attempt to redefine the changing societal values of the 19th century.
- A means to salve the guilt of neglecting religious values in a materialistic society.
- A reflection of the religious values neglected by the busy builders of bridges and railroads.
- A hostage in the home, preserving the values disregarded in the larger society. (correct)
The 'temple of the chosen people' in the 19th-century American context refers to:
The 'temple of the chosen people' in the 19th-century American context refers to:
- A symbol of religious devotion and piety.
- An expression of reverence for the woman as the guardian of True Womanhood.
- A metaphor for the materialistic society focused on building bridges and railroads. (correct)
- An indication of guilt felt by the busy builders for neglecting religious values.
The phrase 'True Womanhood' was used in the mid-19th century to:
The phrase 'True Womanhood' was used in the mid-19th century to:
- Reflect the neglect of religious values in a materialistic society.
- Highlight the changing societal values and expectations for women.
- Emphasize the importance of defining traditional gender roles.
- Portray women as hostages preserving cherished values at home. (correct)
According to the text, what was the core virtue of a true woman in the nineteenth century?
According to the text, what was the core virtue of a true woman in the nineteenth century?
How was religion valued in women according to the text?
How was religion valued in women according to the text?
What did Mrs. Osgood's poem and various other sources emphasize about woman's role?
What did Mrs. Osgood's poem and various other sources emphasize about woman's role?
According to the text, what was considered as vital as piety for young women?
According to the text, what was considered as vital as piety for young women?
What did Joseph M'D. Mathews believe female education should primarily focus on?
What did Joseph M'D. Mathews believe female education should primarily focus on?
In the text, what did True Women urge to maintain and avoid?
In the text, what did True Women urge to maintain and avoid?
Which virtue was considered the most feminine according to the text?
Which virtue was considered the most feminine according to the text?
What did the Cult of True Womanhood emphasize the most?
What did the Cult of True Womanhood emphasize the most?
Why were women warned not to tamper with their passive virtues?
Why were women warned not to tamper with their passive virtues?
According to Eliza Farnham, what did she conclude as the barrier against which men's sensual nature surged?
According to Eliza Farnham, what did she conclude as the barrier against which men's sensual nature surged?
In the story 'The Two Lovers of Sicily' by The Lady's Amaranth, what prevailing standards influence the fate of lovers, Bianca and Tebaldo?
In the story 'The Two Lovers of Sicily' by The Lady's Amaranth, what prevailing standards influence the fate of lovers, Bianca and Tebaldo?
According to Reverend Jonathan F. Stearns, what did he believe was women's source of power?
According to Reverend Jonathan F. Stearns, what did he believe was women's source of power?
According to the text, what analogy did Dr. Meigs use to illustrate the female principle?
According to the text, what analogy did Dr. Meigs use to illustrate the female principle?
According to Mrs. Farrar, what nature should love in the heart of a woman largely partake of?
According to Mrs. Farrar, what nature should love in the heart of a woman largely partake of?
According to Grace Greenwood, what is true feminine genius?
According to Grace Greenwood, what is true feminine genius?
What did Caroline Gilman advise the bride to do in order to establish the proper order from the beginning of a marriage?
What did Caroline Gilman advise the bride to do in order to establish the proper order from the beginning of a marriage?
In 'Recollections of a Southern Matron', what did Mrs. Gilman's perfect wife realize as essential for domestic happiness?
In 'Recollections of a Southern Matron', what did Mrs. Gilman's perfect wife realize as essential for domestic happiness?
What was the prevailing sentiment about the role of women in 19th-century American society, according to the text?
What was the prevailing sentiment about the role of women in 19th-century American society, according to the text?
What was one of the key concerns of 19th-century American men about the society they had built?
What was one of the key concerns of 19th-century American men about the society they had built?
In the 19th-century American context, what was the significance of the phrase 'True Womanhood'?
In the 19th-century American context, what was the significance of the phrase 'True Womanhood'?
What was the core virtue of a true woman in the nineteenth century, according to the text?
What was the core virtue of a true woman in the nineteenth century, according to the text?
Why was religion valued in women according to the text?
Why was religion valued in women according to the text?
According to Dr. Charles Meigs, why were women naturally religious?
According to Dr. Charles Meigs, why were women naturally religious?
What did Joseph M'D. Mathews believe female education should primarily focus on?
What did Joseph M'D. Mathews believe female education should primarily focus on?
According to the text, what nature should love in the heart of a woman largely partake of?
According to the text, what nature should love in the heart of a woman largely partake of?
What analogy did Dr. Meigs use to illustrate the female principle, as mentioned in the text?
What analogy did Dr. Meigs use to illustrate the female principle, as mentioned in the text?
In the 19th century, what did Eliza Farnham conclude about the purity of women?
In the 19th century, what did Eliza Farnham conclude about the purity of women?
According to William Alcott, what was better calculated to preserve a young man from low pleasures and pursuits?
According to William Alcott, what was better calculated to preserve a young man from low pleasures and pursuits?
What did The Ladies' Wreath emphasize as the highest beauty and the true pole-star to guide humanity?
What did The Ladies' Wreath emphasize as the highest beauty and the true pole-star to guide humanity?
In 19th-century American society, what was the expected role of women according to the concept of 'True Womanhood'?
In 19th-century American society, what was the expected role of women according to the concept of 'True Womanhood'?
According to George Burnap in his lectures on The Sphere and Duties of Woman, what qualities did a woman need to possess?
According to George Burnap in his lectures on The Sphere and Duties of Woman, what qualities did a woman need to possess?
According to the text, what analogy did Dr. Meigs use to illustrate the female principle?
According to the text, what analogy did Dr. Meigs use to illustrate the female principle?
According to Grace Greenwood, what is true feminine genius?
According to Grace Greenwood, what is true feminine genius?
In 'Recollections of a Southern Matron', what did Mrs. Gilman's perfect wife realize as essential for domestic happiness?
In 'Recollections of a Southern Matron', what did Mrs. Gilman's perfect wife realize as essential for domestic happiness?
What did the Cult of True Womanhood emphasize the most?
What did the Cult of True Womanhood emphasize the most?
Why were women warned not to tamper with their passive virtues?
Why were women warned not to tamper with their passive virtues?
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Study Notes
- Amelia's "thoughtless levity" and "loss of virtuous principle" led to disastrous consequences, according to a young man's misinterpretation and Mrs. Graves' editorial in a story called "Amelia."
- A popular story, "Lucy Dutton," describes a naive young woman, Lucy, who was beautiful, trusting, and thoughtless. Her innocence did not match the sophistication of a city man, leading to shame, the death of her baby, and her own madness and eventual death.
- In the 1800s, women had no legal existence once married and could not manage property or sue in court. Laws were passed in the 1840s and 1850s to help women gain legal autonomy.
- Women's intellect was often considered geared towards their hymen, not their brains, and any deviation from the norms of True Womanhood could lead to shame and tragedy.
- Eliza Farnham, in her attempt to prove female superiority, concluded that women's purity was the barrier against which men's sensual nature surged.
- In the story "The Two Lovers of Sicily" by The Lady's Amaranth, the rigid standards of True Womanhood prevail, even when lovers, Bianca and Tebaldo, are stranded on a desert island.
- According to William Alcott, a man could be preserved from contamination by intercourse with refined and virtuous women.
- The Reverend Jonathan F. Stearns believed that women's purity was their source of power, and they should never compromise it.
- The Ladies' Wreath saw purity as a woman's greatest gift and chief means of discharging her duty to save the world.
- Any form of social change was seen as a threat to women's virtue in the nineteenth century.
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