Thinking about Progress

Thinking about Progress


  1. Progress definitions(link)
    1. "a movement toward a goal or to a further or higher stage"
    2. "growth or development; continuous improvement:"
    3. "the development of an individual or society in a direction considered more beneficial than  and superior to the previous level."
  2. The Progressive Era
    1. The Progressive era took place from  the 1890's to the 1920's. It was known as a time of "intense social and political reform aimed at making progress toward a better society." (kahn academy). At the time, reformers wanted to use the power of the federal government to terminate unfair and unethical business operations, decrease corruption, and act against the negative social effects of industrialization. Furthermore, protections for consumers and employees were strengthened. During this era women also gained the right to vote. 
  3. Major goals of the progressive era 
    1. Essential goals worth striving for/ Necessary changes
      1. Reducing the impact of the harsh conditions brought about by industrialization
      2. Valuing and protecting human life and well being
        1. Social gospel/settlement house movements: helping the poor through community centers, social services and churches
    2. Good Goals – not strictly necessary but could really improve life
      1. YMCA: libraries, recreations pools, handball courts
      2. Salvation Army- soup kitchens, child care
      3. Changing the uneven balance of wealth between big business, government and ordinary people under capitalism
      4. Minimum wage laws
    3. Strange Goals

    4. Not a good idea


    (Had trouble finding the main goals)

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