Vrouwenbelangen Drie vraagstukken van actueelen aard
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"Vrouwenbelangen" by Aletta H. Jacobs is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work comprises three essays focusing on pressing issues affecting women, aiming to inspire interest and action regarding social injustices related to their status. Jacobs addresses significant topics such as economic independence, the legal regulation of prostitution, and the implications of family planning for women's rights. The opening of "Vrouwenbelangen" introduces the author's intention to advocate for women's issues by summarizing three key essays sourced from her lectures across major Dutch cities. Jacobs emphasizes the importance of women's movements within societal reforms, arguing that addressing these topics will empower women to contribute solutions to social wrongs. She highlights the pervasive economic and legal dependencies that bind women, insisting on the urgent need for their independence to initiate meaningful societal change. Jacobs sets the stage for a compelling discussion on the importance of women's rights, the societal perception of marriage, and the harsh realities surrounding prostitution, advocating for a shift in thinking that promotes women's autonomy and equality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Women -- Netherlands -- Social conditions
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