Sociology/Political Science
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A sociology or political science intern would have the opportunity to explore the underlying factors in the lives of the Anthonys and the movements of their time.
Topics of research could include:
- The role of Quakers in the Civil War, both as conscientious dissenters and as so-called “Fighting Quakers”, and the effects of this on the Quaker establishment
- The suffrage and anti-suffrage associations of Massachusetts, their role in the larger national movements, and the root social causes behind affiliation with either party
- Quakerism in the Berkshires, most notable the effects of the Hicksite/Orthodox rift
- Sources that expand upon suffrage opposition to abortion and the underpinnings of that opposition
- Sources that lend to understanding the Anthony’s support of a cotton boycott
- Non-Quaker religious influences in Miss Anthony’s life (Unitarianism, etc.)
Current legislation and aid available for women’s history sites & the possibilities of linking such sites in a “women’s history trail”
Programming possibilities would include:
- Developing possibilities for kiosk displays in the museum
- Researching the women’s rights & feminist movements post-Anthony & post-suffrage, and what questions and challenges that leaves today & finding ways to bring this information to the public
- Indexing of The Revolution for topical searches
These lists are a sampling of possible projects; it is our hope to make these internships an active partnership, integrating these plans with the particular skills and interests of our applicants. Interdisciplinary ideas and new avenues of exploration are welcome for consideration.
Intern Application Information:
- Applicants are expected to be self motivated and willing to work creatively within budget and technology restraints.
- Course credit can be provided if arrangements can be made through the intern’s college or university. A small stipend and housing may be available.
- The deadline for application is March 22, 2012. Interviews and selection will be completed by April 5, 2012.
Send resumes & cover letters to:
Sean Carollo, Susan B Anthony Birthplace Museum, P.O. Box 0244, Adams, MA 01220.
Please indicate briefly which program areas would be of interest. |
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