The Beecher Legacy: Faith and Feminism

This chapter explores the influential Beecher family of 19th-century America, particularly focusing on Lyman Beecher’s shift in religious thought and the contributions of family members like Harriet Beecher Stowe. It highlights the complexities of women’s education and roles during the era, alongside discussions of their involvement in abolitionism and women’s rights. The interplay of personal tragedy and societal challenges faced by the Beechers reveals the deep impact of gender, morality, and activism on American spirituality and culture.