The Sexes in Science and History An inquiry into the dogma of woman's inferiority to man

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The Sexes in Science and History An inquiry into the dogma of woman's inferiority to man

by Eliza Burt Gamble

EN·~9 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total
1

Transcriber’s Notes

0:18
2

The Sexes in Science and History

0:26
3

PREFACE TO NEW EDITION

1:03
4

PREFACE TO FIRST EDITION

6:38
5

PART I The Theory of Evolution

2:05:56
6

PART II Prehistoric Society

3:23:51
7

PART III Early Historic Society

3:42:08
8

INDEX

8:13

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

Eliza Burt Gamble

Eliza Burt Gamble

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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