Class and Compassion
Nancy explores the class divisions that influenced how volunteers interacted with those affected by the 1918 influenza epidemic. Many volunteers held disparaging views of the poor, often blaming them for their circumstances, which hindered genuine assistance. However, those who approached with empathy recognized that social conditions, rather than personal failings, were often at the root of the struggles faced by these communities.In this clip
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