Letters on the equality of the sexes, and the condition of woman by Sarah Grimké

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Author Grimké, Sarah, 1792-1873
LoC No. 09005641
Title Letters on the equality of the sexes, and the condition of woman
Original Publication United States: Isaac Knapp,1838.
Note Letters signed: Sarah M. Grimke.
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Summary "Letters on the Equality of the Sexes, and the Condition of Woman" by Sarah Grimké is a collection of letters written in the early 19th century. This significant work presents a compelling argument for the moral, intellectual, and spiritual equality of women and challenges the societal norms that underpin women's subjugation. Grimké draws on religious texts and personal conviction to advocate for women’s rights and liberation from oppressive structures. At the start of this work, Grimké addresses her friend Mary S. Parker, outlining her intention to explore the original equality of men and women as seen in creation. She contests the traditional interpretations of religious scriptures that have been used to justify the dominance of men over women, arguing instead that both were created equal in the image of God. Through her examination, she contends that the inferiority of women is a result of societal constructs and not a divine decree, laying the groundwork for the broader discourse on women's rights that continues to resonate today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Subject Women's rights -- United States
Subject Women -- History
Subject Women -- United States
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EBook-No. 69485
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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