Book Report: A Vindication Of The Rights Of Women

Mary Wollstonecraft was the most recognized female writer of her time, who discussed issues such as women and education. In 1792, she became famous with this book A Vindication of the Rights of Women. Written in 6 weeks “A vindication presented the case for universal rights, social equality and women’s economic independence” (Black, 86). Wollstonecraft’s ideas for education reform include separating youth by social class at a certain point so they can pursue occupations appropriate for their situation. Mary Wollstonecraft’s primary concern was the lack of education of middle-class women. There is a great difference between a man and a woman. This book argues that the social class and gender create problems in society. Women should get on education and break from the physical and mental shackles placed upon them by society. …show more content…
In this book, Wollstonecraft states, “ The great misfortune is this: that they both acquire manners before morals, and a knowledge of life before they have, from reflection, any acquaintance with the grand ideal outline of human nature. The consequence is natural; satisfied with common nature, they become a prey to prejudices, and taking all their opinions on credit, they blindly submit to authority” (93). Women tend not to engage in politics, further their education, discuss major problems or do the duties of a man. Since their education is the duties of a man. Since their education is lacking and they become caught up in society. They then submit to the authority of a