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Chapter 17: Little Faithful with Tiffany Wayne

Jo's Boys: A Little Women Podcast

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Nursing and Gender in the Civil War

This chapter examines the intertwining themes of nursing and caretaking through the characters of Joe and Beth, reflecting on Louisa May Alcott's experiences as a nurse during the Civil War. It discusses the historical and contemporary perceptions of nursing as a feminine profession and the significant, yet often undervalued, contributions of women in this role during the conflict.

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