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  1. What were the goals of these young women?
  2. What types of ideas inspired them?
  3. What were some experiences in activism of 1 or more women?
  4. What types of education, formal or informal, did these women seek?

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5. Describe the social world for young women at this period.

  1. What is the new dating style at this time?
  2. Explain how the author discusses morality in this article.

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8. What type of conflicts arise at home for the ‘business girl’ and why?

9. What is your opinion of one or more of these readings?