HDFS202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Separate Spheres, Apache Hadoop, Acculturation

• School: University of Delaware
• Department: Human Development and Family Studies
• Course: HDFS202
• Professor: Sherif- Trask Bahira

Document Summary

Changes in mid-1880s: separate spheres of work and home. Men"s sphere: business world; only reward is money. Woman"s sphere: world of home; morally pure; renew husband"s spirituality/character; responsible for affection & nurturing: new concepts about women. Post-civil war: innately pure; virtuous; frail; child caretaker; hide sexuality; no contraception: new families . Marriage based on affection and mutual respect as opposed to male authority and custom. Early 20th century: heterosexual relationships have a stronger basis in affection, sexual fulfillment, sharing of domestic tasks, child rearing, and happiness, medical advances allow for less child mortality and greater longevity, divorce rates rise, educated motherhood. Go to women"s colleges to enhance motherhood. Only worked if it was necessary because regarded as shameful: wife-companion of 1920s. Tie to husband was most important aspect of identity. Instead of nurturing, had to be a sexual and romantic partner. Had to act freely to attract a husband.