Jane Addams
Laura Jane Addams was an American settlement activist, reformer, social worker, sociologist, public administrator, philosopher, and author. She was a leader in the history of social work and Women's suffrage. In 1889, Addams co-founded Hull House, one of America's most famous settlement houses, in Chicago, Illinois, providing extensive social services to poor, largely immigrant families. Philosophically a "radical pragmatist", she was arguably the first woman public philosopher in the United States. In the Progressive Era, when even presidents such as Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson identified themselves as reformers and might be seen as social activists, Addams was one of the most prominent reformers.
Twenty Years at Hull House; with Autobiographical Notes
A dedicated woman fights for social justice and community support among Chicago's immigrant population in the early 20th century.
By Jane Addams
Newer ideals of peace
Transforming old passive thinking of peace to active beliefs means creating a just society where cooperation builds understanding and eliminates the origins of conflict.
By Jane Addams
A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil
In a time of social reform, meet a champion who unveils the dark reality of urban exploitation, demanding a moral awakening to protect society's most vulnerable.
By Jane Addams
The long road of woman's memory
Discover how the shared memories of women challenge societal norms and reveal untold stories of survival and defiance.
By Jane Addams
The Spirit of Youth and the City Streets
In a time when cities offered little joy, a passionate advocate fought to ensure that young souls found safe places to play and dream, lest they be swallowed by the streets' dark temptations.
By Jane Addams
Democracy and Social Ethics
In the early 20th century, one author's essays encouraged readers to look beyond their own lives and start seeing their moral duties to society as a whole.
By Jane Addams