Gender Equality from the Perspective of Mary Wollstonecraft

Thanh Nham Phan; Lê Thị Vinh

doi:10.52521/kg.v23i1.14049

Autori

Thanh Nham Phan Hanoi Architectural University
Lê Thị Vinh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52521/kg.v23i1.14049

Parole chiave:

Wollstonecraft, gender equality, women.

Abstract

Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) was one of the pioneering thinkers in the movement advocating for gender equality. In the context of 18th-century Western culture, where gender roles were primarily dictated by tradition and religion, Wollstonecraft advanced compelling arguments for gender equality that transcended the limitations of her time. Based on research on Mary Wollstonecraft's work A Vindication of the Rights of Women, this article will analyze and interpret her key arguments concerning gender equality, emphasizing two main aspects: (1) Gender equality as a fundamental human right and (2) Education as a cornerstone of gender equality. Furthermore, the article will assess the lasting impact of Wollstonecraft’s ideas on modern feminist thought and how these ideas continue to influence the ongoing struggle for women’s rights today.

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