Women's Sphere - Pre Civil War

Women of the mid-1800s were as a whole realizing their ability to stand apart from past stereotypes and make a difference. The pre-Civil War period was a time for women to break away form past stereotypes and change the way our country thinks forever. People like the Grimke Sisters were leading figures in many women’s rights movements. They emerged from a notorious slave-owning family in the south only to lead rallies for the …

…obliged to stay home and care for the children, as well as maintaining the household. The more privileged women wee allowed to escape the limits of the home and help make a difference. The courage and strength of these women will be remembered for the ages to come. Not only did they set a precedent for the rest of the women in the country, but they also paved the way of success for all mankind.