Rubella Mothers as Moral Pioneers

Ashley E. Bowen | Jun 17, 2021

The Rubella Mothers as Moral Pioneers module has four classes in which students explore how the 1964 rubella epidemic reshaped cultural expectations about the “ideal” American family. Each 50- to 90-minute class includes a short introduction, closely aligned primary and secondary sources, and discussion questions. The module is a companion to the website and exhibition, “Rashes to Research: Scientists and Parents Confront the 1964 Rubella Epidemic.”


Tags: United States Class Activities Exhibit Lesson Plans Museum Collections Primary Sources Teaching Guide Medicine, Science, & Technology Social Women, Gender, & Sexuality 1945-Present


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