Learning Module 2: Activity 1[1]

Lewis Hine Argues for Social Reform

"With a picture sympathetically interpreted -- what a lever we have for social uplift."–

Lewis Hine

General Information:

· The work on this activity is due on Wednesday, October 1.

• Prior to our discussion, you will take a quiz on these readings worth 20 points. Questions on this quiz will be based on the video excerpt, readings (included the textbook), and attached information.
• These documents and readings will be the basis for a group & class discussion.
• You must be in class to get credit for this assignment.
• This activity will be used for as one topic for the exam essay for this learning module.

Activity:

The purpose of this activity is gain an understanding of the Social Justice Movement as an aspect of the progressive reform movement and an example of reform Darwinism. Specifically, this activity will provide the foundation to evaluating the work of Lewis Hine, a photographer. As a progressive reformer, Hine advocated the end of child labor and used his camera to make his argument.

This activity requires that you understand (1) key terms relevant to reform and social justice during the Progressive era, (2) the background and actions of those reformers who were part of the Social Justice Movement; (3) Lewis Hine, the person and the reformer; and (4) child labor in the Progressive Reform Era.

The resources for these four categories are shown below. Web-based sources on Lewis Hine have been copied and included.

1. Key Terms: The following terms are part of the glossary of terms for this class. These are located on the class website and included as an attachment.

2. The Social Justice Movement: This information is in your textbook, pages 628 – 640. Be sure to pay attention to American Stories and Recovering the Past.

3. Lewis Hine:

· Video Excerpt – As you watch the video clip, make notes on the following questions:

· What did you discover about Lewis Hine?

· How did Hine use his photographs to argue for social reform?

· Note: This video excerpt is located in Talon Net. You have access to this.

· Attached information:

· Source: Documenting the Other Half – The Social Reform Photography of Jacob Riis and Lewis Hine

· Photography and Social Reform

· Progressive Era Reform

· Lewis Hine – biographical Profile

4. Child Labor in the Progressive Reform Era (attached)

· Source: The History Place – Child Labor in America

· Issue of Child Labor

· Additional information on Lewis Hine

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[1] Created: September 23, 2008; updated: 9/23/2008