May 5, 2021

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Mary Wollstonecraft: The Roots of Feminist Thought

Why Feminism Prevailed

Wollstonecraft was an English writer and philosopher, perhaps most known for her advocacy on women’s rights. In this post, I will explore why Wollstonecraft is so important for feminist thought today.

“I do not wish them [women] to have power over men; but over themselves.” — Wollstonecraft, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman

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Why Feminism Prevailed

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