A Word to Women by Mrs. Humphry

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Author Humphry, Mrs., -1925
Title A Word to Women
Note Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Mother and daughter -- Our school-girls -- What about sewing? -- Mothers and sons -- Our clever children -- Ultra-tidiness -- Good manners at home -- Are women cowards? -- A glass of wine -- Some old proverbs -- Candour as a home commodity -- Golden silence -- A social conscience -- Our debts -- The domestic girl -- The girl-bachelor -- The middle-aged chaperon -- Lightheartedness -- A bit of everyday philosophy -- Deadly dulness -- The pleasures of middle age -- Growing old.
Credits E-text prepared by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "A Word to Women" by Mrs. Humphry is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work reflects on the roles, behaviors, and expectations of women during this time, providing insights into domestic life, motherhood, and societal norms. The text likely explores themes related to personal development, family dynamics, and the transformative power of women in shaping their home environments and social circles. The opening of the book introduces the author’s observations on the evolving relationship between mothers and daughters. It emphasizes the challenge mothers face in adapting to changing societal expectations while maintaining authority in their families. The text discusses the importance of balance in raising daughters—avoiding both strict control and excessive leniency—while addressing contemporary issues such as physical activity, modern education, and the value of teaching practical skills like sewing to cultivate character and responsibility. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of womanhood in a shifting cultural landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Subject Women -- Conduct of life
Category Text
EBook-No. 36330
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 6, 2011
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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