A New Atmosphere by Gail Hamilton
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"A New Atmosphere" by Gail Hamilton is a social critique written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the state of women’s rights, the roles imposed on them by society, and the need for a more enlightened understanding of gender equality. The opening portion presents a compelling argument against the traditional expectations placed upon women, particularly focusing on marriage and the pressures surrounding it. At the start of the text,
the author discusses the detrimental effects of a "vitiated atmosphere" on healthy development, using this metaphor to highlight the toxic cultural environment women are subjected to. Hamilton argues that women are raised to view marriage as their ultimate goal, shaping their identities and ambitions around this singular focus. She critiques societal norms that discourage self-reliance and independence among women, emphasizing the need for a fundamental change in the way women are raised and educated. The introduction sets the tone for a rigorous examination of the systemic issues faced by women, suggesting that individuals can begin the work of purification not just in the societal structures, but within their own spheres of influence as well. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hamilton, Gail, 1833-1896 |
|---|---|
| Title | A New Atmosphere |
| Credits |
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Women -- Social conditions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36152 |
| Release Date | May 18, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 467 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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