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Not only was there a new renewal of the Christian mission effort, but also a
need to spread “civilization” to “barbaric” areas of the world. They felt the need to
teach the indigenous peoples of the places they settled proper social standards of
hygiene, education, marriage, etc. Many of the people who served as
missionaries were women who served as nurses and teachers. These women
who mostly only took part in peaceful colonization joined these mission societies
hoping to gain more authority and autonomy than they could get at home. These
women helped to soften the harsh colonial rule by calling attention to important
issues like maternity and women’s health; issues that would otherwise be
overlooked by the male-dominated leadership.
2. Discuss the sense of moral duty and cultural superiority felt by the
Europeans toward non-Western peoples. How was this manifested in
European relationships with indigenous people? Give specific examples.