A Treatise on Domestic Economy For the Use of Young Ladies at Home and at School

A treatise on domestic economy, for the use of young ladies at home, and at school
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The Two Sides of the Heart separated. The Heart with its two Sides united as in Nature. No Point of Duty more difficult to fix by Rule than Charity. Women frequently called upon to direct in Cases of Indisposi.

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This is made even more difficult because education, which is in itself mentally tasking, causes for physical diminishment, according to Beecher. American women are strained in this sense, as well as the physical aspect, than any other women on earth. Beecher then goes on to argue that women, specifically housekeepers, have the most astute understanding of morality and religious responsibility because the feels the importance of her influence on both her husband and children. This awareness of responsibility translates to her concepts of charity and religious piety.

Chapter 3 As a remedy to the strain education places on women, Beecher states that women should focus on the domestic education of their daughters, rather than the development of intellect. Also, when daughters are sent to school, there should be an increased focus on physical well-being and recreation. This education would accentuate the practice of domestic labor, mathematics, and physical calisthenics. All the professors at these institutions would be women.

A Treatise on Domestic Economy

A female institution would ensure the emphasis on the effectiveness of division of labor. These institutions would be much more efficient in educating women in all aspects than the system that was in place at the time. Finally, in order to alleviate certain difficulties facing women, society must oppose the concept that work is degrading and not lady-like.

The tradition that work was messy and dingy would have to be overcome by a new societal association with work. What power do women yield in society today?

A Treatise on Domestic Economy for the Use of Young Ladies at Home and at School

What is the relationship between the two? What are some of the difficulties that face women today? What is the relationship between the difficulties in each respective time period? Why is this type of relationship necessary for the advancement of society?

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She also tends to assume people in the United States are united in their interests regarding gender and politics. Beecher assumes that the domestic activities of a woman and her attitudes toward them are microcosms of their larger roles in society. Unfortunately, she makes states this with little to no justification. Post a new comment Error.