Charlotte Perkins Gilman

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Concerning Children (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

"Concerning Children" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a thought-provoking exploration of the social and psychological dimensions of childhood and parenthood. In this collection of essays and lectures, Gilman challenges conventional wisdom and offers insightful critiques of prevailing attitudes towards children and their upbringing. Drawing on her experiences as a mother and a feminist thinker, Gilman examines various aspects of child-rearing, education, and the role of society in shaping the lives of children. She argues for a more enlightened approach to childhood that prioritizes the needs and development of the child over outdated notions of discipline and obedience. Gilman's keen observations and progressive ideas shed light on the ways in which societal norms and expectations can impact the well-being of children, as well as the broader implications for gender equality and social justice. Through her lucid prose and impassioned advocacy, Gilman challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about childhood and to consider the profound influence of upbringing on the future of society. "Concerning Children" remains a timeless work that continues to inspire reflection and debate on the nature of childhood and the responsibilities of parenthood in the modern world.

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Autor

Charlotte Perkins Gilman, also known as Charlotte Perkins Stetson, was born on 3rd July 1860 in Connecticut, USA. Her early family life was troubled, with her father abandoning his wife and family; a move which strongly influenced her feminist political leanings and advocator of women's rights. After working as a tutor and painter, Perkins - a self-declared humanist and 'tom boy' - began to work as a writer of short stories, novels, non-fiction pieces and poetry. Her best-known work is her semi-autobiographical short story, inspired by her post-natal depression, entitled 'The Yellow Wallpaper', which was published in 1892 and made into a film in 2011. Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a member of the American National Women's Hall of Fame and strongly believed that "the domestic environment oppressed women through the patriarchal beliefs upheld by society". A believer in euthanasia, she was diagnosed with incurable breast cancer in January 1932 and subsequently took her own life in August 1935, writing in her suicide note that she "chose chloroform over cancer".

Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Juli 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789362530363
• Artikelnr.: 73570530