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Title: The history of the condition of women in various ages and nations : Vol. 1 (of 2), Comprising the women of Asia and Africa

Original Publication: Boston: Otis, Broaders & Co., 1835, pubdate 1840.

Note: Reading ease score: 65.2 (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: Vol. 1" by Mrs. D. L. Child is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work explores the status and roles of women across different cultures and time periods, starting with the women of Asia and Africa. Through a detailed examination of various societal structures, the book likely discusses the evolving condition of women, highlighting both oppressive and empowering aspects of their experiences historically. The opening of the book provides an overview of the portrayal of women in ancient societies, particularly focusing on the lives of women from the patriarchal times in Asia and the early Jewish period. It describes the societal norms that shaped women's roles, such as being viewed as property, their duties in family and labor, and the legal constraints they faced. Specific examples from religious texts illustrate how women's social standing and functions were viewed, marking both their contributions and the limitations imposed on them. Through these narratives, the author sets the stage for a broader exploration of women's conditions across a diverse range of cultures, paving the way for a critical inquiry into gender roles in historical contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Child, Lydia Maria, 1802-1880

EBook No.: 71406

Published: Aug 14, 2023

Downloads: 122

Language: English

Subject: Women -- Social conditions

Subject: Women -- History

LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:71406:2 2023-08-14T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Child, Lydia Maria en 1
2024-11-05T16:49:48Z The history of the condition of women in various ages and nations : Vol. 1 (of 2), Comprising the women of Asia and Africa

This edition has images.

Title: The history of the condition of women in various ages and nations : Vol. 1 (of 2), Comprising the women of Asia and Africa

Original Publication: Boston: Otis, Broaders & Co., 1835, pubdate 1840.

Note: Reading ease score: 65.2 (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: Vol. 1" by Mrs. D. L. Child is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work explores the status and roles of women across different cultures and time periods, starting with the women of Asia and Africa. Through a detailed examination of various societal structures, the book likely discusses the evolving condition of women, highlighting both oppressive and empowering aspects of their experiences historically. The opening of the book provides an overview of the portrayal of women in ancient societies, particularly focusing on the lives of women from the patriarchal times in Asia and the early Jewish period. It describes the societal norms that shaped women's roles, such as being viewed as property, their duties in family and labor, and the legal constraints they faced. Specific examples from religious texts illustrate how women's social standing and functions were viewed, marking both their contributions and the limitations imposed on them. Through these narratives, the author sets the stage for a broader exploration of women's conditions across a diverse range of cultures, paving the way for a critical inquiry into gender roles in historical contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Child, Lydia Maria, 1802-1880

EBook No.: 71406

Published: Aug 14, 2023

Downloads: 122

Language: English

Subject: Women -- Social conditions

Subject: Women -- History

LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:71406:3 2023-08-14T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Child, Lydia Maria en 1