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Title:
An essay in defence of the female sex
In which are inserted the characters of a pedant, a squire, a beau, a vertuoso, a poetaster, a city-critick, &c. in a letter to a lady.
Note: Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Note: Authorship has been attributed to both Judith Drake and Mary Astell.
Credits:
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "An Essay in Defence of the Female Sex" by James Drake is a feminist treatise written in the late 17th century. The work aims to argue against the prevailing negative perceptions of women and to assert their worth and capabilities, challenging societal norms that diminish their role. Through a series of characters and witty observations, the text explores the virtues and abilities of women, advocating for their equality with men. At the start of the essay, Drake introduces the premise of defending women against criticisms levied by male authors and societal views that deem them inferior. He discusses the barriers women face, particularly related to education and social expectation, while asserting the intelligence and worth of the female experience. The initial arguments emphasize the shortcomings of men as judges of women, framing the discourse as a response to a private conversation between friends. Drake highlights not only the intellectual capabilities of women but also their emotional and moral strengths, positioning the essay as a call for recognition and equality in a male-dominated society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Drake, Judith, active 1696-1707
Author: Astell, Mary, 1666-1731
Contributor: Drake, James, 1667-1707
EBook No.: 57596
Published: Jul 28, 2018
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Women
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
An essay in defence of the female sex
In which are inserted the characters of a pedant, a squire, a beau, a vertuoso, a poetaster, a city-critick, &c. in a letter to a lady.
Note: Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Note: Authorship has been attributed to both Judith Drake and Mary Astell.
Credits:
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "An Essay in Defence of the Female Sex" by James Drake is a feminist treatise written in the late 17th century. The work aims to argue against the prevailing negative perceptions of women and to assert their worth and capabilities, challenging societal norms that diminish their role. Through a series of characters and witty observations, the text explores the virtues and abilities of women, advocating for their equality with men. At the start of the essay, Drake introduces the premise of defending women against criticisms levied by male authors and societal views that deem them inferior. He discusses the barriers women face, particularly related to education and social expectation, while asserting the intelligence and worth of the female experience. The initial arguments emphasize the shortcomings of men as judges of women, framing the discourse as a response to a private conversation between friends. Drake highlights not only the intellectual capabilities of women but also their emotional and moral strengths, positioning the essay as a call for recognition and equality in a male-dominated society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Drake, Judith, active 1696-1707
Author: Astell, Mary, 1666-1731
Contributor: Drake, James, 1667-1707
EBook No.: 57596
Published: Jul 28, 2018
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Women
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.