Female Suffrage: A Letter to the Christian Women of America by Cooper

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Author Cooper, Susan Fenimore, 1813-1894
Title Female Suffrage: A Letter to the Christian Women of America
Note Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Female Suffrage: A Letter to the Christian Women of America" by Susan Fenimore Cooper is a significant historical essay written in the late 19th century. This publication presents an articulate defense against the movement for women's right to vote (female suffrage), employing a blend of religious, philosophical, and traditional reasoning. Cooper addresses the Christian women of America directly, outlining her concerns regarding the implications of women's suffrage on society and familial structures. In the text, Cooper argues that women's subordination is rooted in both natural differences and religious teaching. She emphasizes the roles that women play in domestic and social spheres, claiming that these are crucial to family and societal stability. Rather than advocating for political rights, she proposes that women focus on moral and spiritual leadership within their homes and communities, asserting that true influence over societal change comes from personal integrity and devotion to family duties, rather than participation in politics. Throughout the letter, she critiques the rush toward female suffrage as misguided, and she encourages women to rally for a moral civilization rather than a shift in legal status, highlighting her belief that the essence of women's contributions lies beyond the vote. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States
Subject Women's rights -- United States
Subject Women -- Suffrage -- United States -- History -- 19th century
Subject Women -- Suffrage -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources
Subject Christian women -- Conduct of life
Subject Women -- United States -- History
Category Text
EBook-No. 2157
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 31, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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