A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil

A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil is a book written by Jane Addams, a social activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner. The book explores the concept of prostitution as an ancient evil that has persisted throughout history, and argues that society must change its attitudes towards prostitution in order to address the root causes of this issue. Addams draws on her experiences working with women in Chicago's Hull House, a settlement house for immigrants and the poor, to provide insight into the lives of prostitutes and the social conditions that lead to their exploitation. She also examines the role of men in perpetuating this system and advocates for a new conscience that recognizes the dignity and worth of all individuals, regardless of their profession or social status. The book is a call to action for society to address the issue of prostitution and work towards a more just and equitable world.1912. From the Preface: The following material, much of which has been published in McClure�������s Magazine, was written, not from the point of view of the expert, but because of my own need for a counter-knowledge to a bewildering mass of information which came to me through the Juvenile Protective Association of Chicago. The reports which its twenty field officers daily brought to its main office adjoining Hull House became to me a revelation of the dangers implicit in city conditions and of the allurements which are designedly placed around many young girls in order to draw them into an evil life. Contents: As inferred from An Analogy; As indicated by Recent Legal Enactments; As indicated by the Amelioration of Economic Conditions; As indicated by the Moral Education and Legal Protection of Children; As indicated by Philanthropic Rescue and Prevention; and As indicated by Increased Social Control.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.