How Long to Read The Political Activities of Detroit Clubwomen in the 1920s

How Long Does it Take to Read The Political Activities of Detroit Clubwomen in the 1920s?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 28 minutes to read The Political Activities of Detroit Clubwomen in the 1920s by Jayne Morris-Crowther

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In the early 1900s, Detroit's clubwomen successfully lobbied for issues like creating playgrounds for children, building public baths, raising the age for child workers, and reforming the school board and city charter. But when they won the vote in 1918, Detroit's clubwomen, both black and white, were eager to incite even greater change. In the 1920s, they fought to influence public policy at the municipal and state level, while contending with partisan politics, city politics, and the media, which often portrayed them as silly and incompetent. In this fascinating volume, author Jayne Morris-Crowther examines the unique civic engagement of these women who considered their commitment to the city of Detroit both a challenge and a promise. By the 1920s, there were eight African American clubs in the city (Willing Workers, Detroit Study Club, Lydian Association, In As Much Circle of Kings Daughters, Labor of Love Circle of Kings Daughters, West Side Art and Literary Club, Altar Society of the Second Baptist Church, and the Earnest Workers of the Second Baptist Church); in 1921, they joined together under the Detroit Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Nearly 15,000 mostly white clubwomen were represented by the Detroit Federation of Women's Clubs, which was formed in 1895 by the unification of the Detroit Review Club, Twentieth Century Club, Detroit Woman's Club, Woman's Historical Club, Clio Club, Wednesday History Club, Hypathia, and Zatema Club. Morris-Crowther begins by investigating the roots of the clubs in pre-suffrage Detroit and charts their growing power. In the end, Morris-Crowther shows that Detroit's clubwomen pioneered new lobbying techniques like personal interviews, and used political education in savvy ways to bring politics to the community level. An appendix contains the 1926 Directory of the Detroit Federation of Women's Clubs.

How long is The Political Activities of Detroit Clubwomen in the 1920s?

The Political Activities of Detroit Clubwomen in the 1920s by Jayne Morris-Crowther is 264 pages long, and a total of 67,056 words.

This makes it 89% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Political Activities of Detroit Clubwomen in the 1920s Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 6 minutes to read The Political Activities of Detroit Clubwomen in the 1920s aloud.

What Reading Level is The Political Activities of Detroit Clubwomen in the 1920s?

The Political Activities of Detroit Clubwomen in the 1920s is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Political Activities of Detroit Clubwomen in the 1920s?

The Political Activities of Detroit Clubwomen in the 1920s by Jayne Morris-Crowther is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy The Political Activities of Detroit Clubwomen in the 1920s by Jayne Morris-Crowther on Amazon click the button below.