The Subjection of Women

Arguing for gender equality, this 1869 essay by John Stuart Mill, developed with Harriet Taylor Mill, challenges the entrenched norms of 19th-century Europe regarding male and female roles. Written after Taylor's death, it builds on ideas from their earlier work, On Liberty. Mill's compelling advocacy for women's rights was groundbreaking, confronting societal conventions and calling for a reevaluation of the subjugation of women. The essay remains a significant contribution to feminist philosophy and discussions on equality.