Lyddie by Katherine Paterson?

Question

Lyddie revealed the double standard that existed betweeen men and women during the 1840's. In what ways have things changed regarding the status of males and females in U.S. History society? How have they remained the same?

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Answer 1

Oh! Isn't it a pity such a pretty girl as I
Should be sent to the factory to pine away and die?
Oh! I cannot be a slave,
I will not be a slave,
For I'm so fond of liberty
That I cannot be a slave. (p. 92)

Education of both boys and girls has become standard.

Women have the right to vote.

Slavery was abolished.

Young children no longer work in Massachusetts mills. (Actually nearly no one works in Massachusetts mills. Now young children work in mills in other parts of the world.)

Transportation has changed radically.