Jane Addams

Who co-founded and led Hull House in Chicago?

Jane Addams, an American progressive era reformer.

What is the Hull House known for?

It served immigrants, poor women, and children, and became a feminist and radical queer-friendly space.

What significant prize did Jane Addams receive in 1931?

The Nobel Peace Prize.

What was one of Jane Addams' views on sociology?

She opposed viewing neighborhoods as laboratories, emphasizing the importance of assisting neighbors rather than studying them.

What were the three R’s of the settlement movement proposed by Jane Addams?

Residence, Research, Reform.

What concept did Jane Addams emphasize concerning social advancement?

Lateral progress, where social gains are shared by all.

What is 'sympathetic understanding' in the context of Jane Addams' theories?

Her theoretical intervention that promotes empathetic moral action through knowing one another.

How did women sociologists differ from their male counterparts according to the notes?

Women sociologists viewed sociology as a tool for problem-solving, while men maintained distance from subjects.

What did Jane Addams believe about charity towards the poor and oppressed?

She believed charity is good but insufficient, often based on presumed superiority.

What did Jane Addams argue society has a responsibility to do?

To understand marginalized people and afford them a voice in social progress.