America's female benevolent societies took root in the 1790s.
Initially founded on notions of Christian duty and hope of heavenly
reward, these groups produced volunteers dedicated to providing aid
to unfortunates in general and women and children in particular.
Anne Frior Scott explores the history of these aid societies and
how they allowed women to influence America's social agenda and
make inroads into politics long before they could vote. Scott
reveals how women from all corners of society took part; examines
their changing role in the midst of tumultuous times and during the
rise of the welfare state; assesses the overlooked accomplishment
of black women's organizations from the early days of the republic;
and looks at the kinds of enduring community institutions women's
organizations founded and maintained.
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