The Task of Social Hygiene by Havelock Ellis
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"The Task of Social Hygiene" by Havelock Ellis is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores the concept of social hygiene, which encompasses the welfare of human beings within societies and the transformative effects of social reform. Ellis aims to bridge the gap between sanitary conditions and broader social issues, emphasizing how the health of a society is intertwined with its collective ideals and responsibilities. The opening
of the book lays the groundwork for a comprehensive understanding of social hygiene as a vital aspect of social organization and reform. Ellis conveys that traditional views on social reform have not adequately addressed the underlying issues affecting human welfare and that a shift toward a more organized and responsible approach is necessary. He discusses the evolution of social reform from sanitation to factory legislation and education, ultimately addressing the importance of caregiving for mothers and infants as foundational elements for societal progress. Through these considerations, Ellis emphasizes that societal health encompasses not just sanitary conditions, but also the control and quality of procreation, calling for a reevaluation of personal and public responsibilities toward race and community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ellis, Havelock, 1859-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Task of Social Hygiene |
| Contents | Introduction -- The changing status of women -- The new aspect of the woman's movement -- The emancipation of women in relation to romantic love -- The significance of a falling birth-rate -- Eugenics and love -- Religion and the child -- The problem of sexual hygiene -- Immorality and the law -- The war against war -- The problem of an international language -- Individualism and socialism. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Ross Wilburn, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Women -- Social and moral questions |
| Subject | Eugenics |
| Subject | Sexual ethics |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22090 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2822 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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