Elizabeth Fox-Genovese
Historian and author of 'Within the Plantation Household'
Born
1941
85 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A historian and author specialized in American history, particularly the history of the South. Contributed significantly to the understanding of women's roles in antebellum society and the dynamics of the plantation system. Wrote extensively on the traditional roles of women and families in the South. Served as a professor at Emory University, influencing a generation of historians and scholars. Engaged in discussions about the implications of historical narratives on contemporary social issues.
Authored 'Within the Plantation Household'
Served as a professor at Emory University
Published works on women's history in the South
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