TG_Person: Jane Addams

Age Group(s): Owlins (9-11)

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PREDICTION / BRAINSTORMING FOR STUDENTS
1. What do you think makes a person a “social reformer”?
2. How can one person make a difference in their community?

WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN

1. Understand the life and work of Jane Addams, a pioneering social reformer
2. Recognize the importance of analytical thinking in addressing complex social issues
3. Explore the concept of settlement houses and their role in social reform
4. Examine the interconnectedness of social issues such as poverty, education, and labor rights
5. Discover the impact of individual action on societal change
6. Understand the historical context of women’s rights and social reform movements in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
7. Explore the concept of social justice and its application in real-world situations

KEYWORDS

Jane Addams, social reform, Hull House, settlement house, analytical thinking, poverty, education, labor rights, women’s suffrage, peace advocacy, social justice, community service, immigration, progressive era, Nobel Peace Prize

A QUICK SUMMARY

Jane Addams (1860-1931) was a pioneering American social reformer, feminist, and peace advocate. Born into a privileged family in Illinois, she dedicated her life to addressing social issues and improving the lives of the underprivileged. Addams is best known for co-founding Hull House, one of the first settlement houses in the United States, which provided various services to immigrant and poor communities in Chicago. Her work extended beyond Hull House, as she became a prominent voice in labor rights, women’s suffrage, and peace advocacy. Addams’ approach to social reform was characterized by her analytical thinking and ability to navigate complex social issues. Her efforts were recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931, making her the first American woman to receive this honor.

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