Women at the Front: Hospital Workers in Civil War America by Jane E. Schultz (original) (raw)
2005, Indiana Magazine of History
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In "Women at the Front: Hospital Workers in Civil War America," Jane E. Schultz provides a comprehensive examination of women's roles as caregivers during the Civil War, challenging traditional narratives that portray them solely as selfless figures of morality. The study utilizes Union hospital records to analyze class and race dynamics, revealing that work assignments were predominantly allocated to white middle-class women, while immigrant and black women often filled roles akin to domestic work. By addressing the long-lasting implications of these wartime experiences, Schultz enriches the discourse surrounding women's contributions and struggles in post-war society.
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