000 02508cam a22003253u 4500
001 49263
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134131.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aBJ
_aDA
100 1 _aMortimer, Geoffrey,
_d1861-1946
245 1 4 _aThe Blight of Respectability :
_bAn Anatomy of the Disease and a Theory of Curative Treatment
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-06-23
508 _aProduced by deaurider, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Blight of Respectability" by Geoffrey Mortimer is a critical examination of societal norms and conventions, written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the concept of respectability, particularly within the bourgeois class, chastising it as a superficial and often morally bankrupt standard that stifles individuality and progress. Mortimer articulates a disdain for those who adhere to these conventional norms, portraying them as obstacles to genuine moral and intellectual development. The opening of the book sets the stage for this argument, as Mortimer outlines his belief that the term "respectable" has been misappropriated and now signifies a lack of creativity and authenticity. He critiques the restrictive nature of respectability, suggesting that it leads individuals to conform to social expectations at the expense of their true selves. Mortimer uses historical and literary references to illustrate the detrimental effects of respectability on society and individuals alike, framing it as a disease that infects the mind and stifles cultural and moral evolution. His passionate tone critiques both men and women, especially focusing on how women, in particular, are shackled by these societal norms, which he argues destroy their true nature and freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEthics
653 _aConduct of life
653 _aGreat Britain -- Social conditions
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49263
999 _c90101
_d90101