American national biography online jane addams biography
American national biography online jane addams biography
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Jane Addams
| American philosopher, sociologist, writer and public figure Date of Birth: 06.09.1860 |
Content:
- Jane Addams: A Trailblazing Advocate for Social Justice
- Early Life and Education
- Medical School and European Travels
- The Founding of Hull House
- Impact on Social Policy
- Pacifism and the Nobel Peace Prize
- Legacy and Impact
Jane Addams: A Trailblazing Advocate for Social Justice
Jane Addams was a prominent American philosopher, sociologist, author, and social reformer who played a pivotal role during the Progressive Era.
Her contributions to social work, education, and pacifism earned her the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931.
Early Life and Education
Jane Addams was born on September 6, 1860, in Cedarville, Illinois. Young Jane was an avid reader and enjoyed attending Sunday school, but her childhood was marked by tragedy.
She contracted Pott's disease, a severe form of tuberculosis of the spine, at the age of four. Despite the challenges it presented, her