Woman and Socialism by August Bebel
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"Woman and Socialism" by August Bebel is a significant political and social treatise written in the late 19th century. The book discusses the social condition of women, particularly in the context of socialism, and explores the historical development of women's rights and roles in society. Bebel emphasizes the intersection of women's liberation with the larger social question, making it clear that the emancipation of women is vital for the overall improvement of
society. The opening of the work sets the stage for an extensive examination of the "woman question," particularly focusing on the historical oppression of women and the societal structures that support this oppression. Bebel articulates the longstanding misconceptions about women's roles in society and critiques the arguments against women's rights, asserting that true equality cannot be achieved without addressing the underlying economic and social issues. He outlines his intent to analyze the position of women throughout history, setting the groundwork for subsequent chapters that delve into their evolving roles and the necessity of a socialist restructuring to achieve genuine equality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bebel, August, 1840-1913 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Lilienthal, Meta Stern, 1876-1948 |
| LoC No. | 11000539 |
| Uniform Title | Die Frau und der Sozialismus |
| Title | Woman and Socialism |
| Credits |
Produced by Marie Bartolo, Fritz Ohrenschall, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Socialism |
| Subject | Women -- Social and moral questions |
| Subject | Women and socialism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47244 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47244-7 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1387 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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