Women and Economics by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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| Author | Gilman, Charlotte Perkins, 1860-1935 |
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| Title |
Women and Economics A Study of the Economic Relation Between Men and Women as a Factor in Social Evolution |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_and_Economics |
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| Summary | "Woman and Economics" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work explores the economic relations between men and women and examines how these dynamics influence social evolution. By highlighting women's economic dependence on men, Gilman delves into broader themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the implications for women's liberation. At the start of the book, Gilman emphasizes the historical context of male-female relations, portraying a time when both sexes lived more equally. She discusses the transition from this state of equality to one of economic dependence for women due to arbitrary societal constructs. Gilman argues that this dependence not only hampers women's social progress but also negatively affects the overall development of society. The opening sets the stage for a critical analysis of how economic factors shape gender roles and the necessity of recognizing women's contributions to society beyond traditional expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Women -- Social and moral questions |
| Subject | Women -- Employment |
| Subject | Women -- Economic conditions |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57913 |
| Release Date | Sep 16, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 275 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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