02785cam a22003253u 4500 58041 UtSlPG 20260610134334.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HQ Williams, Orlo, 1883- The Good Englishwoman Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-10-06 A few remarks from the man in the sidecar -- Little girls -- Big girls -- The English wife -- The English mother -- The Englishwoman's mind -- The Englishwoman's manners -- The Englishwoman and the arts -- The Englishwoman in society -- The Englishwoman at work -- The Englishwoman at play -- The Englishwoman in Parliament. Produced by MFR, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Good Englishwoman" by Orlo Williams is a sociocultural commentary written in the early 20th century. The book explores the nature of Englishwomanhood across various life stages, from girlhood to adulthood, examining social roles, behavior, and expectations. Williams seems to focus on the idea of the "good Englishwoman" as a complex figure significant to English society, while also critiquing and reflecting on the evolving perceptions of gender roles during a transformative period in history. The opening of the book begins with a conversation between the narrator and his uncle Joseph, who expresses skepticism about men's understanding of women. The narrator reflects on this notion, arguing that the perceived mystery surrounding women is often a construct of lazy thinking. The discussion transitions to themes of women's roles in society due to historical changes, particularly post-war influences, suggesting that women possess capabilities on par with men. The narrative explores the idea of the modern Englishwoman as a blend of traditional values and emerging independence, setting the stage for deeper insights into various capabilities and roles women assume as society changes. This introduction offers a lens into the book's examination of societal norms regarding women and their evolving identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Women -- Social conditions Women -- Great Britain https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58041 98869 98869