This edition had all images removed.
Title: Women and Politics
Note: Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1869 London National Society edition by David Price
Summary: "Women and Politics" by Charles Kingsley is an essay written in the late 19th century that explores the relationship between gender and political representation. It poses a progressive argument advocating for women's suffrage, addressing historical perspectives on women's roles in governance and society. The text engages with contrasting views, particularly acknowledging John Knox's notion of female unfitness for leadership and John Stuart Mill's counter-argument advocating for women's equality and their right to participate in political affairs. In this piece, Kingsley critiques historical biases against women while discussing social changes that have elevated their status over time. He highlights the increasing educational and professional contributions of women and argues that the extension of suffrage is not only a matter of justice but also essential for societal progress. Throughout the essay, Kingsley emphasizes that women, as moral individuals with practical experience, should have the right to vote and influence laws that affect them. He makes a compelling case for the integration of women's voices into the political sphere, reflecting a significant shift towards gender equality during a critical phase of the women's rights movement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875
EBook No.: 20433
Published: Jan 23, 2007
Downloads: 47
Language: English
Subject: Women -- Political activity
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Women and Politics
Note: Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1869 London National Society edition by David Price
Summary: "Women and Politics" by Charles Kingsley is an essay written in the late 19th century that explores the relationship between gender and political representation. It poses a progressive argument advocating for women's suffrage, addressing historical perspectives on women's roles in governance and society. The text engages with contrasting views, particularly acknowledging John Knox's notion of female unfitness for leadership and John Stuart Mill's counter-argument advocating for women's equality and their right to participate in political affairs. In this piece, Kingsley critiques historical biases against women while discussing social changes that have elevated their status over time. He highlights the increasing educational and professional contributions of women and argues that the extension of suffrage is not only a matter of justice but also essential for societal progress. Throughout the essay, Kingsley emphasizes that women, as moral individuals with practical experience, should have the right to vote and influence laws that affect them. He makes a compelling case for the integration of women's voices into the political sphere, reflecting a significant shift towards gender equality during a critical phase of the women's rights movement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875
EBook No.: 20433
Published: Jan 23, 2007
Downloads: 47
Language: English
Subject: Women -- Political activity
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.