A serious proposal to the Ladies, for the advancement of their true and…
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"A Serious Proposal to the Ladies" by a Lover of her Sex is a treatise aimed at promoting the intellectual and moral advancement of women, written in the late 17th century. The text advocates for a transformative education that shifts women's focus from superficial charms to the cultivation of their minds and virtues, urging them to transcend societal expectations that limit their potential. It proposes the establishment of a "Religious Retirement," a
supportive community dedicated to both spiritual and intellectual growth. The opening of the work lays a foundation for its argument by addressing the current state of women's lives and the limiting factors imposed by societal norms. The author begins by challenging women to reflect on their true worth beyond physical beauty and societal acclaim, presenting knowledge and virtue as ultimate goals. The aim is to inspire women to seek true greatness through intellectual and moral development. The author highlights the need for a supportive environment that encourages learning, character building, and virtuous conduct, thus making a strong case for the necessity of the proposed institution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Astell, Mary, 1666-1731 |
|---|---|
| Title | A serious proposal to the Ladies, for the advancement of their true and greatest interest (In Two Parts) |
| Credits |
Produced by MFR, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Feminism -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Sources |
| Subject | Women's rights -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54984 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54984-2 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1262 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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