Woman, Church & State by Matilda Joslyn Gage
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Gage, Matilda Joslyn, 1826-1898
English
"Woman, Church & State" by Matilda Joslyn Gage is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book critically examines the historical treatment of women by both religious institutions and state authorities, challenging the widely held belief that the rise of Christianity improved women's status. Gage argues that women once held signi...
a result of patriarchal structures that have taken their place. At the start of the work, Gage presents a preface that outlines her motivations for writing this book, emphasizing her indignation towards the male-dominated Church and State that have perpetuated the subjugation of women throughout history. She asserts that women enjoyed greater liberties in ancient civilizations, particularly under matriarchal governance, and she aims to refute the notion that Christianity elevated women's status compared to earlier periods. Gage’s initial arguments set the stage for a thorough exploration of historical precedents that illustrate the systemic oppression of women as dictated by religious dogma and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Edward Garcia
3 weeks agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the structure supports both quick reading and deep study. Absolutely essential reading.
Matthew Jackson
2 months agoTo be perfectly clear, the examples add real-world context to abstract ideas. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.
Amanda Perez
3 months agoIt’s rare that I write reviews, but the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. An impressive piece of work.
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Andrew Campbell
2 months agoAfter spending time with this material, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.