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| Author | Child, Lydia Maria, 1802-1880 |
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| Title | The history of the condition of women, in various ages and nations (vol. 2 of 2) : Comprising the women of Europe, America, and South Sea Islands |
| Original Publication | United States: Otis, Broaders & Co., 1835, pubdate 1840. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The History of the Condition of Women, in Various Ages and Nations" by Mrs. D.L. Child is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work examines the status, roles, and experiences of women across different societies and eras, providing a comprehensive overview of their social, economic, and political conditions. It likely aims to shed light on the injustices faced by women and advocate for their rights and equality. At the start of this volume, the author presents a detailed exploration of the treatment of women in ancient Greece, highlighting customs, laws, and societal expectations. The text discusses the strict regulations that governed women's lives, including their seclusion in domestic spaces and their limited public roles. Through quotations from historical figures and references to established laws, Child illustrates the oppressive nature of patriarchal systems while also acknowledging instances of resistance and influence that women exerted in various contexts, setting the stage for the broader examination that will follow throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Women -- Social conditions |
| Subject | Women -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71194 |
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 106 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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