Gender and the Sectional Conflict

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The book delves into the impact of gender ideologies on the experiences of individuals during the Civil War, highlighting the differences between Northern and Southern perspectives. It examines how concepts of masculinity and femininity influenced soldiers and their families' understanding of their roles and responsibilities in wartime. By analyzing these contrasting attitudes, the author reveals how gender shaped participation in the war and the subsequent memories of the conflict, offering a nuanced view of the Civil War's social dynamics.