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100 1 _aBarr, Amelia E.,
_d1831-1919
245 1 0 _aMaids, Wives, and Bachelors
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-04-25
508 _aProduced by Katherine Ward and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Maids, Wives, and Bachelors" by Amelia E. Barr is a compilation of essays and reflections written in the late 19th century. The work addresses various social issues relating to women, celibacy, marriage, and relationships, emphasizing the roles that unmarried women and mothers play in society. The text appears to explore the implications of these roles on both personal and societal levels, offering insights into the conditions that affect the lives of women during that era. The opening portion of the book sets the stage by discussing the different classes of unmarried women, particularly focusing on the social stigma associated with being an old maid. Barr delves into the reasons behind women's celibacy, suggesting that while some women remain unmarried due to personal choices or circumstances, others face societal pressures and prejudices. The tone is both critical and sympathetic, seeking to challenge the notions of worth and respect related to marriage and supporting women's autonomy. The text provides a detailed examination of the struggles and triumphs of women, ultimately advocating for a reevaluation of societal attitudes toward unmarried women and their value. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWomen -- Social and moral questions
653 _aWomen -- Social conditions
653 _aMarriage
653 _aSingle women
653 _aWives
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32135
999 _c72981
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