The Sexes in Science and History by Eliza Burt Gamble
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| Author | Gamble, Eliza Burt, 1841-1920 |
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| LoC No. | 16023944 |
| Title |
The Sexes in Science and History
An inquiry into the dogma of woman's inferiority to man |
| Note | First edition published in 1894 under title: The Evolution of Woman. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 47.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Sexes in Science and History" by Eliza Burt Gamble is a scientific inquiry written in the early 20th century. This work explores the perceived inferiority of women compared to men from biological and sociological perspectives. The author aims to challenge longstanding dogmas regarding gender roles, presenting evidence that supports the notion of women's significance in human development. The beginning of the text establishes Gamble's argument against the conventional belief in male superiority by noting that the female organism is not inferior but is in fact more highly developed due to its essential role in reproduction and nurturing. Gamble emphasizes that historical and scientific contexts, particularly in evolutionary theory, have often been biased against women, leaving unexamined their crucial contributions to society. She sets the stage for an extensive examination of these themes, aiming to dismantle the myths around gender through a combination of scientific evidence and historical analysis. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Women -- Social conditions |
| Subject | Sex |
| Subject | Women -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60219 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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