Why I Believe in Scouting for Girls by Mary Roberts Rinehart

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Author Rinehart, Mary Roberts, 1876-1958
Title Why I Believe in Scouting for Girls
Note Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Women Working 1800 - 1930)
Summary "Why I Believe in Scouting for Girls" by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a persuasive essay written during the early 20th century. The book articulates the author’s belief in the Girl Scouts movement as a vital outlet for young girls, addressing their unique developmental needs. Rinehart argues for the importance of organized play and responsible activities for girls transitioning from childhood to young womanhood. In this work, Rinehart discusses the challenges faced by adolescent girls, including feelings of isolation and the lack of meaningful engagement in their lives. She emphasizes that girls are naturally idealistic and possess a potent desire for purpose and belonging. Through scouting, Rinehart believes girls can channel their enthusiasm into learning valuable life skills and fostering attributes such as honesty, loyalty, and physical vigor. By advocating for participation in the Girl Scouts, Rinehart calls for the creation of opportunities that empower girls, guiding them to become healthy, responsible future citizens and mothers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HS: Social sciences: Societies: secret, benevolent, etc.
Subject Girl Scouts
Category Text
EBook-No. 28406
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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