Project Gutenberg 1998-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 14092 Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis) 1880 1956 Mencken, Henry Louis Hatteras, Owen Mencken, Henry L. In Defense of Women Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Defense_of_Women Joseph Gallanar and David Widger "In Defense of Women" by H. L. Mencken is a critical examination of women's roles and perceptions in society, written in the late 19th century. This thought-provoking work dissects the stereotypes surrounding femininity while articulating Mencken's views on marriage, the dynamics of the sexes, and women's intelligence. He showcases a blend of social commentary and philosophical musings that question long-standing societal notions about women. The opening of the work introduces Mencken's influential and often controversial perspective on the nature of women, highlighting his assertion that men often misinterpret women's intelligence and capabilities. He engages in a discourse about the maternal instinct and femininity, positing that women possess a keen perception of reality that often surpasses that of men. Through various arguments, Mencken aims to reveal the complexities and subtleties of female intelligence, laying the groundwork for a deeper discussion on themes such as the societal expectations of marriage and the perceived emotional and intellectual traits of both genders. This initial exposition establishes Mencken's intent to challenge conventional views and invites the reader to scrutinize the biases entrenched in gender dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Women -- Social and moral questions Women -- Social conditions Sexism HQ Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Gender & Sexuality Studies Category: Philosophy & Ethics 283288 2025-07-01T08:54:41.848053 text/html 282787 2023-10-10T09:50:39 text/html 220893 2025-07-01T08:54:47.538029 application/epub+zip 222291 2025-07-01T08:54:43.567064 application/epub+zip 222291 2025-07-01T08:54:42.487068 application/epub+zip 355587 2025-07-01T08:54:50.869050 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 318463 2025-07-01T08:54:46.877046 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 300084 2022-09-01T10:15:01.234847 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 268512 2025-07-01T08:54:41.529126 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 268328 2023-10-10T09:55:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16847 2025-07-01T08:54:50.994012 application/rdf+xml 13754 2025-07-01T08:54:42.969072 image/jpeg 3491 2025-07-01T08:54:42.725061 image/jpeg 170222 2025-07-01T08:54:41.871058 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia