This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 98001457
Title: Maids, Wives, and Bachelors
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Produced by Katherine Ward and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Maids, Wives, and Bachelors" by Amelia E. Barr is a compilation of essays and reflections written in the late 19th century. The work addresses various social issues relating to women, celibacy, marriage, and relationships, emphasizing the roles that unmarried women and mothers play in society. The text appears to explore the implications of these roles on both personal and societal levels, offering insights into the conditions that affect the lives of women during that era. The opening portion of the book sets the stage by discussing the different classes of unmarried women, particularly focusing on the social stigma associated with being an old maid. Barr delves into the reasons behind women's celibacy, suggesting that while some women remain unmarried due to personal choices or circumstances, others face societal pressures and prejudices. The tone is both critical and sympathetic, seeking to challenge the notions of worth and respect related to marriage and supporting women's autonomy. The text provides a detailed examination of the struggles and triumphs of women, ultimately advocating for a reevaluation of societal attitudes toward unmarried women and their value. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Barr, Amelia E., 1831-1919
EBook No.: 32135
Published: Apr 25, 2010
Downloads: 309
Language: English
Subject: Women -- Social and moral questions
Subject: Women -- Social conditions
Subject: Marriage
Subject: Single women
Subject: Wives
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 98001457
Title: Maids, Wives, and Bachelors
Credits:
Produced by Katherine Ward and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Maids, Wives, and Bachelors" by Amelia E. Barr is a compilation of essays and reflections written in the late 19th century. The work addresses various social issues relating to women, celibacy, marriage, and relationships, emphasizing the roles that unmarried women and mothers play in society. The text appears to explore the implications of these roles on both personal and societal levels, offering insights into the conditions that affect the lives of women during that era. The opening portion of the book sets the stage by discussing the different classes of unmarried women, particularly focusing on the social stigma associated with being an old maid. Barr delves into the reasons behind women's celibacy, suggesting that while some women remain unmarried due to personal choices or circumstances, others face societal pressures and prejudices. The tone is both critical and sympathetic, seeking to challenge the notions of worth and respect related to marriage and supporting women's autonomy. The text provides a detailed examination of the struggles and triumphs of women, ultimately advocating for a reevaluation of societal attitudes toward unmarried women and their value. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Barr, Amelia E., 1831-1919
EBook No.: 32135
Published: Apr 25, 2010
Downloads: 309
Language: English
Subject: Women -- Social and moral questions
Subject: Women -- Social conditions
Subject: Marriage
Subject: Single women
Subject: Wives
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.