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 Libri
Kimberly A. Hamlin crea narrazioni avvincenti su donne, genere, scienza e medicina nella storia americana. Scava storie di vita straordinarie, concentrando sesso e razza nelle lunghe lotte delle donne per l'uguaglianza e il potere politico. Il lavoro di Hamlin esamina come le donne abbiano sfruttato la comprensione scientifica per promuovere i propri diritti e come si siano evoluti i ruoli sociali. La sua scrittura offre nuove prospettive su momenti cruciali nella ricerca dell'uguaglianza.
Free Thinker
Sex, Suffrage, and the Extraordinary Life of Helen Hamilton Gardener
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- 14 ore di lettura
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.