1. Expectations of Domesticity - Women in the 19th Century
The women during the 19th century were held to higher standards over the men. ... These principles were centered for white middle- class women, but many slave women tried to follow these rules. Harriet Jacobs was a very religious women, from the teachings of her grandmother growing up. ... For black men and women, slavery was an equally devastating experience. ... Flint's plan to set Brent up in a little cottage, where she will only do light work like sewing is actually a trap to keep Brent out of the public eye, where the potential for neighborly condemnation of Dr. ...
- Word Count: 1018
- Approx Pages: 4
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School