Abstract
This lesson examines how gender and ethnicity shaped portrayals of Irish immigrant women in 19th-century political cartoons. Using a mix of modern media examples, historical cartoons, and structured analysis tools, students explore how visual exaggeration, symbolism, and composition were used to create and spread stereotypes about Irish women. Aligned with SSUSH11.d, the lesson situates these images within broader themes of immigration, industrialization, and cultural identity.
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Recommended Citation
Durrence, Grace J.
(2026)
"Irish Women's Immigration Inquiry,"
Teaching Social Studies in the Peach State: Vol. 4:
Iss.
1, Article 7.
