Question

How did the role of women contribute to the political, economic and social changes taking place between 1870 -1910? what do you think was the most significant contribution women made to the changes taking place in america at this time?

Answer 1

The contribution of women to a society's smooth transition from preliterate to literate, from a relatively autonomous community to a member of a nation enmeshed in a world economy, has received too little attention from social scientists and policy makers. When the economy and political organization of a society change, families who can adjust to the new conditions will fare the best. Inasmuch as women the world over are the primary caretakers of young children, they play an important role in facilitating or hindering changes in family life.