| Author |
Ludovici, Anthony M. (Anthony Mario), 1882-1971 |
| LoC No. |
23010644
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| Title |
Woman : a vindication
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| Original Publication |
London: Constable, 1923.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 47.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Woman: A Vindication" by Anthony M. Ludovici is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The work confronts the commercialization and industrialization of women's roles in Western society, arguing that many common perceptions about women stem from misinterpretations of their natural impulses and qualities. Ludovici aims to differentiate between the “positive” and “negative” types of women, asserting that understanding these distinctions is essential to addressing women's issues in society. The opening of the book presents the author's thesis that women possess intrinsic qualities that, when ungoverned by men, can lead to societal disruptions. Ludovici passionately claims that women are often blamed for their negative traits, which he contends are merely outcomes of mal-adaptation and lack of guidance. He sets the stage for a discussion on humanity's relationship with mortality and reproduction, emphasizing that sexuality is vital for life. Ludovici's exploration seeks to rehabilitate women from historical biases while simultaneously positing that they must align with their biological roles to achieve happiness and fulfillment within society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
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| Subject |
Women
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| Subject |
Sex
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71805 |
| Release Date |
Oct 4, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 6, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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