Roles of Women Change In American Society between 1790- And 1860

The role of women during this period changed significantly with domestic and communal life being the most affected. The cult of domesticity which is also referred to cult of Trust Womanhood significantly changed the roles of women from the Republican motherhood by bringing in and facilitating the domestic life of a woman. There was also influence from the women suffrage of the life s of the women in the United States from the republican motherhood to attain the women rights to vote and achievement of political status.

The second great awakening occurred in 1790, and it was a protestant religious revival. The movement become famous by 1800 and later it achieved rapid growth in the number of members in its congregation both in Methodist and Baptist churches which during the time, they were led by the preachers (Editors, 2009). The second awakening considered romanticism which was characterized by emotions, enthusiasm, and appeal to the supernatural and widespread conversion of individuals. It made emphasis on personal devotion to God over theology and schooling. Women wanted more freedom during the time and it resulted to democracy in religion and also denominations increased.

In 1850, young female workers were also employed. They were involved in an innovative system of labor in textile mills (Craven, 2018). During the period, employment of women was taken as revolutionary due because it had never been observed in other areas. This was widely admired due to the excellent housing of the women in a safe and culturally accepted environment. The women were able to earn wages other than working on the family farm. This was considered a great move since most the women were able to gain some independence from the family.

The abolitionist movement was also introduced, and it involved social and political push to end slavery, racial discrimination, and segregation. Women during this period raised money for the movement. The world’s anti-slavery convention was famous for the inspiration of American women right’s movements (Editors, 2009). The movement advocated for the emancipation of slavery. There were also changes in 1792 involving matrimonial republican where men and women were considered equal. Marriage was regarded as a partnership, and thus it was not mandatory for a woman to obey a man.

Furthermore, women’s suffrage convention was also present to advocate for the rights of men to vote and also to run for office. It also involved changes in the declaration for Independence too include men and women and sentiments which stated that men and women were created equally (Editors, 2009).

 In 1848, there was a group of abolitionist which mainly comprised of women and some men who grouped at Seneca Falls to talk about the challenges concerning the rights of women. It was then agreed that American women were able to make their own decisions and therefore, they deserved their political identities (Editors, 2009). Women’s rights movement aimed at presenting the moves but they were cut short when the civil war began. After the civil war, there was an introduction of amendments which recognized men as citizens and another one which guaranteed black men right to vote. Some women-suffrage advocates refused to support one the amendments, there was later formation of an organization to fight for the rights women rights to vote, and a woman Elizabeth Cady Stanton led this.

 

 

 

Work cited

Craven, Jackie. “Exploring the Architecture of Balloons and Tents.” ThoughtCo, ThoughtCo, 9 Mar. 2018, www.thoughtco.com/lowell-mill-girls-177333.

Editors, History.com. “Women's Suffrage.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 29 Oct. 2009, www.history.com/topics/womens-history/the-fight-for-womens-suffrage.