Woman and Womanhood: A Search for Principles

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Woman and Womanhood: A Search for Principles

by C. W. (Caleb Williams) Saleeby

EN·~10 hours·25 chapters

Chapters

25 total
1

WOMAN AND WOMANHOOD

1:36
2

CHAPTER I - FIRST PRINCIPLES

52:22
3

CHAPTER II - THE LIFE OF THE WORLD TO COME

29:10
4

CHAPTER III - THE PURPOSE OF WOMANHOOD

18:23
5

CHAPTER IV - THE LAW OF CONSERVATION

12:05
6

CHAPTER V - THE DETERMINATION OF SEX

12:59
7

CHAPTER VI - MENDELISM AND WOMANHOOD

17:07
8

VII. BEFORE WOMANHOOD

11:22
9

VIII. THE PHYSICAL TRAINING OF GIRLS

48:37
10

IX. THE HIGHER EDUCATION OF WOMEN

4:47

Description

In this thoughtful study the author examines what it means to be a woman in a world still shaped by outdated assumptions.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.

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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.

About the author

C. W. (Caleb Williams) Saleeby

C. W. (Caleb Williams) Saleeby

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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