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Originally published in 1898, this work contains some valuable advice for young women. The author brilliantly explains the truths of life to a girl entering puberty. Moreover, there are tips for behavior, education, and friendships. Some suggestions in the book might seem outdated, but most of them are timeless and helpful.
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Autorenportrait
- Mary Wood-Allen, M.D. (18411908), emerges as a significant figure in the nineteenth-century social purity movement, especially recognized for her contributions to the advancement of women's health education. A physician by trade, she channeled her expertise into the realm of literature, aiming to provide didactic guidance for young females of the era. Her most influential work, 'What a Young Woman Ought to Know', belongs to the 'Self and Sex Series,' which sought to enlighten women on matters of sexuality, reproductive health, and moral conduct, a subject often obscured by the societal norms of her time. Dr. Wood-Allen's approach in the book is emblematic of her broader literary style, which combines medical knowledge with moral instruction, a fusion meant not just to inform but to inculcate values in line with the Victorian ideals of purity and self-control. Her contributions extend beyond just her writings; she served as the National Superintendent of the Purity department of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, reinforcing her commitment to societal reform and the upliftment of women's status. Although her work is very much a product of its time, Dr. Wood-Allen's legacy persists in the foundations she laid for future discourse on women's health and sexuality.
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What a Young Woman Ought to Know
eBook
ISBN/EAN: 8596547315254
Umbreit-Nr.: 9495651
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 140 S., 0.40 MB
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Einband:
Keine Angabe
Erschienen am 15.09.2022
Auflage: 1/2022
E-Book
Format: EPUB
DRM: Digitales Wasserzeichen