Mary Wollstonecraft
-
Upload
mwebb13 -
Category
Entertainment & Humor
-
view
245 -
download
3
Transcript of Mary Wollstonecraft
Mary Wollstonecraftby: Madison Webb
Early Life of Mary
Wollstonecraft was born on April 27 1759 in Spitafields, London
There financial situation became so severe that her Father compelled her to turn over money that she would have inherited at her maturity.
She decided, after only a year as a governess, to embark upon a career as an author. This was a radical choice, since, at the time, few women could support themselves by writing.
QuickTime™ and a decompressor
are needed to see this picture.Who is Mary?
The Founder of Modern European Feminism
Wrote the Vindication of the Rights of Women,
which pointed out the two contradictions in the views
of women held by Enlighten thinkers.
Books and Articles
A Vindication of the
Rights of Women
Original Stones from Real Life
Thoughts of the Education of Daughters
A Vindication of the Rights of Men
The Wrongs of Women
Wollstonecraft's works during the nineteenth century as her attackers implied or stated
that no self-respecting woman would read her work.
Significance
Connects to the rise of women gender roles
Expanding Philosophies