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"Between Two Fires": Gender And American Socialism In The Progressive Era, Elisia Harder
"Between Two Fires": Gender And American Socialism In The Progressive Era, Elisia Harder
Senior Theses
The Progressive Era (1890-1920) in the United States was a time of immense change in both the political and private spheres. Movements which sought to fundamentally upend the political status quo gained in popularity, including that of socialism. Socialism promised equality for workers regardless of gender, something that appealed to many American women at the time. A myriad of upper/middle-class and working-class women were thus initially drawn to the socialist movement. These women, however, would not find the salvation they were promised. Instead, they would confront the very same misogyny they experienced in mainstream political parties, as their struggle was …
James Buchanan And Ideals Of Manhood In The Election Of 1856, Ryan Lockwood
James Buchanan And Ideals Of Manhood In The Election Of 1856, Ryan Lockwood
Theses and Dissertations
James Buchanan was the only lifelong bachelor to be elected President of the United States. While not seen as disqualifying in and of itself, his single status was often commented upon. Analysis of the campaign literature reveals competing ideals of manhood in the lead up to the Civil War.