Women In Public Life (1914)

By Jane Addams

Book Overview

Women In Public Life is a book written by Jane Addams and published in 1914. It is a collection of essays that discuss the role of women in public life, particularly in the United States. Addams was a prominent social reformer and activist who advocated for women's suffrage and social justice.The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the history of women's involvement in public life, from the suffrage movement to women's involvement in politics and social reform. The second part explores the challenges that women face in public life, such as discrimination, sexism, and the double standards that exist for women in politics. The third part discusses the potential for women to make a difference in public life and the importance of their participation in shaping society.Throughout the book, Addams argues that women have a unique perspective and set of skills that can be valuable in public life. She also emphasizes the importance of women's involvement in politics and social reform for the betterment of society as a whole. Women In Public Life is a seminal work in the history of women's rights and continues to be relevant today.Also Contains Works By Mary Ritter Beard, Sophonisba Preston Breckinridge, Neva Ruth Deardorff, Josephine Marshall Jewell Dodge, George Elliott Howard, Emilie Josephine Hutchinson, Florence Kelley, Gertrude S. Martin, Elsie Worthington Clews Parsons, Simon Nelson Patten, Jennie Bradley Roessing, Emily Foote Runge, Anna Howard Shaw, Ella Jane Seass Stewart, Mary Winsor, And Mary I. Wood.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165772183
• ISBN13: 9781165772186
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"