02190cam a22003013u 4500 36152 UtSlPG 20260610133826.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HQ Hamilton, Gail, 1833-1896 A New Atmosphere Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-05-18 Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A New Atmosphere" by Gail Hamilton is a social critique written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the state of women’s rights, the roles imposed on them by society, and the need for a more enlightened understanding of gender equality. The opening portion presents a compelling argument against the traditional expectations placed upon women, particularly focusing on marriage and the pressures surrounding it. At the start of the text, the author discusses the detrimental effects of a "vitiated atmosphere" on healthy development, using this metaphor to highlight the toxic cultural environment women are subjected to. Hamilton argues that women are raised to view marriage as their ultimate goal, shaping their identities and ambitions around this singular focus. She critiques societal norms that discourage self-reliance and independence among women, emphasizing the need for a fundamental change in the way women are raised and educated. The introduction sets the tone for a rigorous examination of the systemic issues faced by women, suggesting that individuals can begin the work of purification not just in the societal structures, but within their own spheres of influence as well. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Women -- Social conditions https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36152 76993 76993