Theory History
-Sara likes learning about women in history. During a sociology lecture, she enjoyed hearing the tale of an early female sociologist, who studied the plight of women, children, and the poor in Britain and America. Who was this woman?

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Harriet Martineau was the first well-known female sociologist in the world. She gained notoriety for her research on women, children, and the poor and for translating some of Auguste Comte's work. Jane Addams, who came later, was one of the first sociologists in the U.S. and helped found Hull House in Chicago.

Theory History -Sara Likes Learning About Women in History. During a Sociology