The Subjection of Women
The Subjection of Women, published in 1869, is John Stuart Mill's argument that the legal and social inferiority of women is wrong in itself and harmful to everyone. Written with the help of his stepdaughter Helen Taylor, the essay attacks the common claims about women's nature by pointing out that no one can know what women are like until they have been free to show it. Mill examines marriage law, under which a wife had almost no rights over property, person or children, argues for women's admission to education, the professions and the vote, and describes the gain to men and to society from equal partnership. The book became a founding text of the women's movement in Britain and America. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Is The Subjection of Women in the public domain?
Yes. The Subjection of Women by John Stuart Mill is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Subjection of Women?
About 2 h 57 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Subjection of Women?
The Subjection of Women by John Stuart Mill is filed under "Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
