1. What role did the Revolutionary War play in the transformation of housewifery to Republican Motherhood?
Women still remained as the caretakers of the house and children even after the Revolution. However, their responsibilities increased because it was their job to raise the future generation for their newly free county. They have to teach them the principles that come along with being born into America (Doc B). Not only were the children supposed to be educated in the new, but they were also meant to never forget the old. The Revolution and its importance could not be forgotten (Doc C).
2. What were the consequences of Republican Motherhood on women?
One consequence was the added pressure put on women. The expectations were higher and they had more duties placed on top of their original ones. It was said if a woman doesn't perform these duties then "she is deserting the station which God and nature have assigned to her" (Doc A). Jonathan F Stearns also stated that if they are not successful with their duties then they will be the first to be "trodden under foot," placing more pressure upon the women (Doc D). Another consequence of Repblican Motherhood on women was the increase in required education for women. Now, a lady should have legible handwriting and be knowledgeable in the English language, numbers, bookkeeping, geography, chronology, history, biography, and traveling (Doc B). Another c
3. What is the significance of the ideology of Republican Motherhood as a stage in the process of women's socialization?
The ideology of the Republican Motherhood was to increase women's status and importance in American society. Women were the role models for the first generation born into the free country. The pride that came with this role led to women "asserting the importance and the honor of their sex" (Doc C). Also, in Document B, Benyamin Rush talks about women's education. The education they receive help raise their importance in the later women's rights movements.
Mary Gibson Tilgham
1. Describe the setting
A woman, seemingly wealthy, and presumably the mother of
the two young boys painted along with her. One is upon her lap and the other is beside her on the couch. They all seem serene as they appear to be directly looking at the painter.
2. Who serves at the center or the portrait and why? How does the woman look? How is she "republican" rather than aristocratic?
Mary Gibson Tilgham, the mother, is displayed as the center of the portrait. She is displayed as a well put together woman, she has her hair styled, and a dress that hints at wealth. The artist is portraying her as the ideal representative of "republican motherhood." Mothers raised the children, and that means the future generations were shaped by them. Thus, women involved in this republican were of a higher status.
3. What values do her sons exhibit?
Her sons seem calm and well behaved indicating Tilgham raised them properly. They look as if they both love and respect their mother.
4. Is there a significance to the position of Mrs. Tilgham's arm?
Yes, the younger boy is reaching out to his brother, and it is Mrs. Tilgham's arm that is holding him back. It is showing that she is fulfilling her role properly by making sure her son is acting proper and well behaved. It shows her power as well as the care she has for her children.
1. Describe the setting
A woman, seemingly wealthy, and presumably the mother of
the two young boys painted along with her. One is upon her lap and the other is beside her on the couch. They all seem serene as they appear to be directly looking at the painter.
2. Who serves at the center or the portrait and why? How does the woman look? How is she "republican" rather than aristocratic?
Mary Gibson Tilgham, the mother, is displayed as the center of the portrait. She is displayed as a well put together woman, she has her hair styled, and a dress that hints at wealth. The artist is portraying her as the ideal representative of "republican motherhood." Mothers raised the children, and that means the future generations were shaped by them. Thus, women involved in this republican were of a higher status.
3. What values do her sons exhibit?
Her sons seem calm and well behaved indicating Tilgham raised them properly. They look as if they both love and respect their mother.
4. Is there a significance to the position of Mrs. Tilgham's arm?
Yes, the younger boy is reaching out to his brother, and it is Mrs. Tilgham's arm that is holding him back. It is showing that she is fulfilling her role properly by making sure her son is acting proper and well behaved. It shows her power as well as the care she has for her children.
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