Christian Sisterhood, Race Relations, and the YWCA, 1906-46
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Black and white women's struggles over race relations in the YWCA and beyond
Women, Gender, and Sexuality in American History Series
This series delves into the diverse experiences of women throughout American history, examining the intersections of race, region, class, ethnicity, and sexuality. The publications offer in-depth explorations of specific groups, institutions, events, and eras. Readers can expect detailed and comparative analyses that illuminate the complex nature of identity and difference within the American context. This collection provides a rich perspective on how women have shaped and been shaped by American society.
Recommended Reading Order
How racial and class differences influenced the modern women's movement
The Making of \"Mammy Pleasant\"
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Investigating Mary Ellen Pleasant's convoluted legacy
Habits of Compassion
- 312 pages
- 11 hours of reading
A study of Irish-Catholic Sisters' work in founding charitable organizations in New York City from the famine through the early 20th century. It argues that it was these nuns' championing of the rights of the poor - especially poor women - that resulted in an explosion of state-supported services and programs.