American women: images and realities

This volume is a collection of essays by the writers below, responding to the book by Dr. Edward H Clark entitled Sex in Education; or, A Fair Chance for Girls, which can be found on this page. Chapter headings are: 1. Julia Ward Howe 2. Thomas Wentworth Higginson 3. Mrs. Horace Mann 4. Ada Shepard Badger 5. Caroline H. Dall 6. By C. 7. Elizabeth Stuart Phelps 8. From “Boston Daily Advertiser” 9. Mercy B. Jackson 10. Professor Bascom 11. Abby W. May 12. Maria A. Elmore 13. A. C. Garland Testimony from Colleges – Vassar College – Antioch College – Michigan University – Lombard University – Oberlin College

The chapters in this book on women in law, medicine, journalism, etc. were written by leading women in each field. Written at the height of the 19th century women's movement, they reflect the wide range of areas then opening up to women for the first time.

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This book of etiquette provides women with instructions on the social behavior deemed proper for Victorian ladies.

The author tries to show that the passivity, modesty, and ladylike behavior of 19th century women was not innate, but was learned.

In this pamphlet, clergyman John Todd argues that women are not equal to men because they cannot invent or reason extensively. A good examination of the separate spheres ideology.