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100	1		_aAddams, Jane, _d1860-1935
245	1	2	_aA New Conscience and an Ancient Evil
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-03-01
508			_aProduced by Jeffrey Kraus-yao
520			_a"A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil" by Jane Addams is a social commentary written in the early 20th century. The work addresses the critical issue of commercialized vice, particularly focusing on the exploitation of young women in urban environments. Addams reflects on the moral and social responsibilities of society in combating this persistent social evil. The opening of the book introduces the author's personal motivations that arose from her association with the Juvenile Protective Association in Chicago, revealing a profound concern for the welfare of vulnerable young girls. Through her experiences, Addams discusses the dangers posed by city conditions and the need for societal reform to protect these women from the corrupting influences around them. She draws analogies to historical injustices, like slavery, to illustrate the need for a similar moral awakening against what she labels as “the social evil.” Through her analysis, Addams sets the tone for a broader discussion about improving societal attitudes towards vulnerable populations and mobilizing collective action for their protection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aProstitution
653			_aProstitution -- Illinois -- Chicago
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15221
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