Wollstonecraft Flashcards
When was a vindication of the rights of women published?
1792
What education reform did she call for
Universal, free coeducation
What did Wollstonecraft argue about sex?
If women are shamed for having sex before marriage, men should be as well
What did Wollstonecraft believe is humanity’s greatest gift
The ability to reason
Where does she admit men and women are unequal
Physical strength
Which thinker does Wollstonecraft argue with the most?
Rousseau
What does Wollstonecraft want women to have above all else?
A good education
According to Wollstonecraft, who wants men and women to be treated as equals?
God
Men tend to justify the oppression of women by resorting to..
Tyranny
The main purpose for developing a persons sense of reason is so they can..
Control their emotions
According to Wollstonecraft, traditional women’s education makes women way too concerned with
Appearances
Many men argue that educating women is bad because it will cause women to be
Masculine
On several occasions, Wollstonecraft compares the situation of women in society to that of..
Slaves
Wollstonecraft thinks that women could close the physical gap with men if they were given the opportunity to..
Exercise
In the battle of nature versus nurture, Wollstonecraft tends to emphasise the importance of
Nurture
