The Enlightenment: Wollstonecraft How does Wollstonecraft influence the Enlightenment?
I. Mary Wollstonecraft A. 1759-1797, born in Britain (England) B. Believed in gender equality and co-edu. C. Wrote A Vindication of the Rights of Women D. Influences: Co-education, 19th Amendment, Title IX E. Urged women to read (despite male belief that it encouraged female wickedness) 1. Enlightenment should apply to both men & women. F. Some philosophers (Rousseau) argued that girls should be educated on how to be a helpful wife & mother G. She wrote that women’s education should not be secondary to men’s H. She urged women to enter male-dominated fields allowing Women to become productive members of society
Q: Does today’s society reflect in the ideas of Wollstonecraft Q: Does today’s society reflect in the ideas of Wollstonecraft? How or how not?