Concerning the American Girl

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Overview

Students reflect on women’s rights through an examination of “ideals of womanhood” over time.

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Grade

High School, Middle School

Subjects

Civics, Social Studies

Length

40-60 minutes

Topics

gender studies, guided primary source analysis, ideals, women, women's history, women's rights

Author

Primary Source Nexus

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