A story of transgression in the face of religious ideology, a sexist scientific establishment and political resistance to securing women’s right to vote
Kimberly A. Hamlin Libros
Kimberly A. Hamlin crea narrativas convincentes sobre mujeres, género, ciencia y medicina en la historia estadounidense. Desentierra historias de vida extraordinarias, centrando el sexo y la raza en las largas luchas de las mujeres por la igualdad y el poder político. El trabajo de Hamlin examina cómo las mujeres aprovecharon la comprensión científica para promover sus derechos y cómo evolucionaron los roles sociales. Su escritura ofrece perspectivas frescas sobre momentos cruciales en la búsqueda de la igualdad.
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Sex, Suffrage, and the Extraordinary Life of Helen Hamilton Gardener
- 400 páginas
- 14 horas de lectura
Alice Chenoweth, after her affair scandal, reinvented herself as Helen Hamilton Gardener and became a prominent advocate for women's rights. She authored seven books and numerous essays, engaging with influential thinkers of her time. Known for her bold ideas and sharp wit, Gardener challenged societal norms, opposing piety and temperance. Her dedication to the women's suffrage movement in Washington, D.C., was pivotal, with colleagues recognizing her efforts as crucial to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment.