
audiobook
by C. W. (Caleb Williams) Saleeby
WOMAN AND WOMANHOOD
CHAPTER I - FIRST PRINCIPLES
CHAPTER II - THE LIFE OF THE WORLD TO COME
CHAPTER III - THE PURPOSE OF WOMANHOOD
CHAPTER IV - THE LAW OF CONSERVATION
CHAPTER V - THE DETERMINATION OF SEX
CHAPTER VI - MENDELISM AND WOMANHOOD
VII. BEFORE WOMANHOOD
VIII. THE PHYSICAL TRAINING OF GIRLS
IX. THE HIGHER EDUCATION OF WOMEN
In this thoughtful study the author examines what it means to be a woman in a world still shaped by outdated assumptions. Drawing on medical knowledge of his time, he argues that women are not merely vessels for future generations but equal partners in the biological creation of each new life. By highlighting the often‑overlooked contributions of mothers alongside fathers, he invites readers to reconsider how society values and selects both parents.
The book surveys a wide range of issues—from physical training and higher education for girls, to the economics of marriage, the pressures of prudery, and the medical challenges of the age such as cancer and chronic worry. It also tackles complex questions of eugenics, the determination of sex, and the legal rights of mothers, offering practical advice grounded in contemporary scientific understanding. Readers will find a blend of historical perspective and forward‑looking principles that aim to empower women to make informed choices about their bodies, families, and futures.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (619K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-11-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1878–1940
A doctor-turned-writer who brought big public questions to a wide audience, he wrote about health, evolution, society, and modern life in a brisk, accessible style. His career also reflects some of the most contested ideas of his era, including his public support for eugenics.
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