"The Spirit of Youth and the City Streets" by Jane Addams is a commentary on society from the early 1900s that explores the difficulties kids face in cities, especially those focused on industry, as she shines a light on their needs for fun activities to do. Addams talks about how cities do not offer many fun places for children to play which can lead to bad results when navigating life in the city. In the beginning, the book causes concern, because it describes the wellbeing of children living in cities. When the author reflects on how each generation longs for happiness, she mentions how industrial cities ignore how important it is for kids to have recreational places to express themselves. She notices that whilst society appreciates the work of young people, society does not care for their need to have fun which can lead to dangerous alternatives that can cause young people to lose hope. By sharing true stories and strong observations, the author shows awareness is needed in society, and how important it is to take action to care for the spirit of children living in cities.
The Spirit of Youth and the City Streets
By Jane Addams
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.
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About the AuthorLaura 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.
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.
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