Department
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Major
Environmental Engineering
Research Advisor
Ahmad, Diana L.
Advisor's Department
History and Political Science
Funding Source
Missouri S& T Honors Academy Missouri S& T Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experiences (OURE) Program
Abstract
Emerging in the 1830s, the Cult of True Womanhood emphasized four ideals for women. These ideals encouraged women to be pious, pure, submissive, and domestic. Above all else, this "cult" assiduously defined the position of women in society. The ideals of "True Womanhood" were propagated by numerous advice books and magazines. In my research, I show that although the message has changed slightly, elements of ''The Cult" still exist today in publications geared toward the modern woman, creating a continuation of the Cult of True Womanhood in the Cult of the Soccer Mom.
Biography
Jill Hecht is a sophomore in environmental engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Jill also serves as the treasurer for the Society of Women Engineers. In addition, she is the recording secretary for Phi Eta Sigma, a freshman honor society. In addition to undergraduate research, Jill is involved in many school activities, including serving as the member enrichment coordinator for the Eta Theta chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha and a student leader in the Wesley Campus Ministry. Finally, Jill holds the position of Honors Ambassador and works closely with the Honors Academy at Missouri S&T.
Research Category
Humanities/Social Sciences
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Havener Center, Upper Atrium/Hallway
Presentation Date
9 April 2008, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Cult of True Womanhood vs. the Cult of the Soccer Mom
Havener Center, Upper Atrium/Hallway
Emerging in the 1830s, the Cult of True Womanhood emphasized four ideals for women. These ideals encouraged women to be pious, pure, submissive, and domestic. Above all else, this "cult" assiduously defined the position of women in society. The ideals of "True Womanhood" were propagated by numerous advice books and magazines. In my research, I show that although the message has changed slightly, elements of ''The Cult" still exist today in publications geared toward the modern woman, creating a continuation of the Cult of True Womanhood in the Cult of the Soccer Mom.
