| Author |
Gournay, Marie Le Jars de, 1565-1645 |
| Contributor |
Horace, 66 BCE-9 BCE |
| Title |
Egalité des hommes et des femmes : A la Reyne
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| Original Publication |
none: none, 1622.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
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| Summary |
"Egalité des hommes et des femmes: A la Reyne" by Marie Le Jars de Gournay is a philosophical treatise written in the early 17th century. This work explores the topic of gender equality, arguing for the equal treatment and societal roles of men and women. Gournay, often regarded as an early feminist thinker, addresses the prevalent beliefs of her time that favored male superiority over women. In the text, Gournay refutes the common mindset that women are inferior to men and presents a well-argued case for equality based on logic, divine will, and historical examples. She draws on references from ancient philosophers and scriptures to support her arguments, emphasizing women's capabilities and their right to participate fully in society. Through her passionate writing, Gournay not only advocates for women's rights but also challenges the ingrained societal norms of her era, attempting to inspire change amongst both men and women. The treatise serves as an essential historical document that highlights the struggle for gender equality and the intellectual efforts of early feminists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
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| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Women's rights -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Equality -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72251 |
| Release Date |
Nov 28, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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