let's think about how the life experiences of working class women and girls differed from what was expected or idealized for "true women" in the early 19th century In other words, use the example of the Lowell Mill girls to reflect on how social/economic class shapes the perception of and the treatment of women in early 19th century U. S. society. Be sure to include some mention of the the ideals of true womanhood in your response so that you demonstrate that you understand that historical concept.

let's think about how the life experiences of working class women and girls differed from what was expected or idealized for "true women" in the early 19th century In other words, use the example of the Lowell Mill girls to reflect on how social/economic class shapes the perception of and the treatment of women in early 19th century U. S. society. Be sure to include some mention of the the ideals of true womanhood in your response so that you demonstrate that you understand that historical concept.