02337cam a22003253u 4500 63948 UtSlPG 20260610134455.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 09002721 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HQ Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911 Common Sense About Women Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-12-03 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Common Sense About Women" by Thomas Wentworth Higginson is a critical essay written in the late 19th century. The book explores the roles and perceptions of women within society, challenging contemporary views shaped by science, culture, and tradition. Higginson argues against defining women solely in terms of their reproductive roles and advocates for recognizing their humanity and individuality beyond societal constraints. The opening of the work discusses the narrow focus of many contemporary discussions about women, particularly those that emphasize their biological functions over their broader humanity. Higginson introduces the concept of women as full human beings with rights and intellectual capabilities, countering the tendency to portray them merely as mothers or wives. He uses historical references and personal observations to argue for a deeper understanding of women that transcends the limitations imposed by prevailing "natural" interpretations of their roles. The text sets a foundation for further critical exploration regarding women's health, strength, and societal contributions, ultimately advocating for gender equality and the right for women to define their identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Women's rights -- United States Women's rights https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63948 104772 104772