Thursdays – Women At the Turn of the 20th Century (1880-1920)
3/3 @ 1:30 PM/CH
Hosted by: Trish Chambers
At the turn of the 20th century society’s perception of women was in transition, due to the changes going on in the country. Technology, urbanization and immigration are driving changes in the social and economic status of women. The presentation discusses their advancement into the professions, arts and business. It discusses how women take the initiative to drive social change and innovative approaches to serious social issues like health, public welfare and suffrage while improving their own position in society. Performed in period costume.
