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Title: Empowering Women in Labor History: A Primary Source Analysis of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.
Authors: Shilling, Presley (AUTHOR), Byford, Jeffrey (AUTHOR)
Source: Social Studies. Mar/Apr2026, Vol. 117 Issue 2, p89-97. 9p.
Subjects: Women employees, Labor law reform, Social justice, Historical analysis, Case method (Teaching), Work-related injuries, Women's employment, Workers' rights
Geographic Terms: United States, Manhattan (New York, N.Y.), New York (N.Y.)
Abstract: This case study activity examines the lack of representation of women's contributions in secondary social studies curricula, highlighting the necessity of incorporating women's perspectives into historical narratives. Centered on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire—a crucial event of the Progressive Era—it highlights the vital roles of working-class women in advancing labor rights and driving social change. Through the analysis of primary sources, students engage in a thorough examination and discussion of the events that transpired before, during, and after the fire at the Asch Building in Manhattan, New York, on March 25, 1911. Students will understand how the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire served as a catalyst for change in labor laws, women's rights, and social reform in early 20th-century America. By employing the case study method, this activity seeks to promote critical thinking skills and a student-centered learning environment by allowing students to analyze, compare, and contrast various viewpoints. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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