Quote of the day
Men were only made into "men" with great difficulty even in primitive society: the male is not naturally "a man" any more than the woman. He has to be propped up into that position with some ingenuity, and is always likely to collapse.
Catharine Beecher
Born: September 6, 1800
Died: May 12, 1878 (aged 77)
Bio: Catharine Esther Beecher was an American educator known for her forthright opinions on female education as well as her vehement support of the many benefits of the incorporation of kindergarten into children's education.
Known for:
- A treatise on domestic economy (1841)
- The duty of American women to their country (1845)