The education and employment of women by Josephine Elizabeth Grey Butler
"The Education and Employment of Women" by Josephine Elizabeth Grey Butler is a substantive social critique written in the late 19th century. This book serves as both a socio-political commentary and a call to action regarding the education and employment opportunities for women. Butler explores the pressing issues women faced during her time, asserting that societal conventions have not kept pace with the changing economic realities of women's lives. In her work,
Butler emphasizes that a significant number of women—wives, widows, and spinsters—were economically active yet faced debilitating social prejudice. She presents statistical evidence to illustrate the harsh realities of women's economic dependence and the limited opportunities available to them, primarily teaching, domestic service, and sewing. Through poignant anecdotes and rational argumentation, Butler critiques the status quo, voices the struggles of educators, particularly governesses, and advocates for improved education and employment opportunities for women. Her passionate plea underscores the link between women's empowerment and societal progress, arguing that educated women would contribute positively to the moral and economic fabric of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Butler, Josephine Elizabeth Grey, 1828-1906 |
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| Title | The education and employment of women |
| Original Publication | London: Macmillan, 1868. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Women -- Employment -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century -- Sources |
| Subject | Women -- Education -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century -- Sources |
| Subject | Women's rights -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75350 |
| Release Date | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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