H.L. Mencken's 1918 book "In Defense of Women" is said to have been based on his sympathy for female literary characters.
Mary Wollstonecraft wrote newspapers essays emphasizing the importance of educating women. She believed that access to education was crucial for women to achieve equality and independence in society.
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One women appears claiming that she was one of the Tsar's daughter.
In paragraph three of Sojourner Truth's speech, she emphasizes the importance of intellectual empowerment for women, advocating for equal rights and opportunities for education and intellectual growth. She makes a strong case for women's capabilities and challenges the societal constructs that limit their intellectual development.
They were called savantes (litt.: females of great learning)
Women who belonged to the court did the most important works of Japanese literature of the period. Using Kana women produced fine diaries, essays and collection of poetry.
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Emily Margolin Gwathmey is an author who has written the book "All the Women in My Family Sing: Women Write the World - Essays on Equality, Justice, and Freedom." The book is a collection of essays that amplifies the voices of women from various cultural backgrounds.
Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, wrote several essays advocating for Filipino nationalism, social equality, and educational reforms. Some notable essays include "The Indolence of the Filipino," "The Philippines A Century Hence," and "Letter to the Women of Malolos." These essays are considered important in Philippine history for their critical insights and calls for social change.
Gilman argues that women's dependence on men for their livelihood results in a state of arrested intellectual and emotional development harmful to both genders.
Julia Wedgwood has written: 'The Message Of Israel In The Light Of Modern Criticism' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation 'The political claims of women' -- subject(s): Suffrage, Women 'The moral ideal' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Christian ethics, Ethics 'Nineteenth century teachers and other essays' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Intellectual life, Ethics, English literature, History and criticism, History
At first, primarily for intellectual and social reasons.