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The Sexes in Science and History
PREFACE TO NEW EDITION
PREFACE TO FIRST EDITION
PART I The Theory of Evolution
PART II Prehistoric Society
PART III Early Historic Society
INDEX
This work takes listeners on a thoughtful journey through the scientific and historical record to question the long‑standing belief that women are inherently inferior to men. Drawing on Darwin’s theory of evolution, early anthropological reports, and the latest findings of the late nineteenth century, the author pieces together evidence that the female organism often displays a higher stage of development. The narrative weaves together biology, archaeology, and social observation to reveal how cultural narratives have shaped our understanding of gender.
The author’s method is clear and systematic, comparing the parallel paths of male and female development across diverse societies and time periods. By highlighting overlooked data and challenging prevailing assumptions, the book encourages a reassessment of the forces that have defined masculine and feminine roles. Listeners interested in gender studies, history of science, or the roots of social inequality will find this inquiry both rigorous and surprisingly accessible.
Full title
The Sexes in Science and History An inquiry into the dogma of woman's inferiority to man An inquiry into the dogma of woman's inferiority to man
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (545K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by MWS, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2019-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1841–1920
A sharp early feminist thinker, teacher, and writer from Michigan, she challenged accepted ideas about women’s inferiority and brought evolutionary theory into the debate. Her books blend social criticism, history, and big questions about religion, science, and gender.
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