Introduction
The American people from the 1877s found themselves living in an era characterized by instability and transition. The society experienced changes in lifestyle and traditional values and views were being challenged. The response to this period of transition and instability resulted into a movement towards reforms and an ever-increasing need for control and order amongst people. During this period, American journalists, politicians, professionals, and volunteers mobilized on behalf of reforms aimed at dealing with a variety of social problems associated with industrialization. The major focus of this paper is on women’s participation in the progressive movement, starting from 1901 towards ...