The Duty of American Women to Their Country

In "The Duty of American Women to Their Country" Catharine Esther Beecher argues that women have an essential role in American society and should be educated accordingly. She stresses the importance of domestic education, believing that women should be trained to be moral and intelligent mothers, wives, and homemakers. Beecher also encourages women to become involved in social and political issues, arguing that they are responsible for promoting the common good.