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Grimké, Sarah
1792
1873
Grimké, Sarah Moore
Grimké, Sarah M. (Sarah Moore)
Grimke, Sarah Moore
09005641
Letters on the equality of the sexes, and the condition of woman
$aUnited States :$bIsaac Knapp,$c1838.
Letters signed: Sarah M. Grimke.
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"Letters on the Equality of the Sexes, and the Condition of Woman" by Sarah Grimké is a collection of letters written in the early 19th century. This significant work presents a compelling argument for the moral, intellectual, and spiritual equality of women and challenges the societal norms that underpin women's subjugation. Grimké draws on religious texts and personal conviction to advocate for women’s rights and liberation from oppressive structures. At the start of this work, Grimké addresses her friend Mary S. Parker, outlining her intention to explore the original equality of men and women as seen in creation. She contests the traditional interpretations of religious scriptures that have been used to justify the dominance of men over women, arguing instead that both were created equal in the image of God. Through her examination, she contends that the inferiority of women is a result of societal constructs and not a divine decree, laying the groundwork for the broader discourse on women's rights that continues to resonate today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/lettersonequalit00grimrich/page/n5/mode/2up
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Women's rights -- United States
Women -- History
Women -- United States
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Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: American Literature
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: Gender & Sexuality Studies
Category: Philosophy & Ethics
Category: Religion/Spirituality
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