The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 16, February, 1859 by Various

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Author Various
Title The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 16, February, 1859
A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics
Credits Produced by Joshua Hutchinson, Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 16, February, 1859" by Various is a literary and political magazine published in the mid-19th century. The publication includes a range of articles and essays addressing contemporary societal issues, one of the key topics being the role of women in society and education. The issue likely aims to engage its readers in a critical dialogue about women's rights during a period when these discussions were gaining momentum. The opening of this volume presents a sharp examination of the question, "Ought women to learn the alphabet?" It reviews historical and contemporary arguments regarding women's education, quoting various thinkers and legal texts to highlight the societal constraints placed on women in terms of knowledge and autonomy. The author references a satirical proposal by the Frenchman Sylvain Maréchal, who argued against women learning, juxtaposing this with progressive changes in women's legal rights in America at the time. The piece sets the stage for a consequential debate about women’s intellectual capabilities, societal roles, and the push for equality, revealing growing tensions regarding gender assumptions and the evolving landscape of women’s rights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class AP: General Works: Periodicals
Subject American periodicals
Category Text
EBook-No. 11606
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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