Feminism and Sex-Extinction

A strikingly outspoken work from the early twentieth century, this book takes a firm stance against the prevailing feminist currents of its time. Written in the wake of World War I, it argues that the push for complete gender equality ignores enduring biological distinctions that, in the author’s view, underlie societal stability and progress.

The author frames feminism as a form of “masculinism,” claiming it seeks to replace natural female roles with male‑type functions in every sphere—from education to industry. Drawing on contemporary debates and the writings of Olive Schreiner, the text warns that erasing sex‑based divisions could spark economic rivalry and social discord, suggesting that the complementary strengths of men and women are essential to human advancement.

Beyond its polemical tone, the book offers a window into the cultural anxieties of the 1920s, presenting a perspective that still provokes discussion about gender, labor, and the limits of social reform. Listeners will encounter a meticulously argued, historically grounded critique that challenges modern assumptions about the origins of gender politics.