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Charlotte Perkins Gilman
“Women are human beings as much as men, by nature; and as women, are even more sympathetic with human processes. To develop human life in its true powers we need fully equal citizenship for women.” American social activist and writer, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, stated these words. She examined the roles of women in today's society. To further her ideas and theories she published many nonfiction books, feminist novels, and short stories.
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, on July 3, 1860, to Frederick Beecher Perkins, a famous magazine editor and librarian, and his wife, Mary Fitch Perkins. Gilman’s father often left the family for long periods of time during her childhood. Although, occasionally he sent her educational books to read.
In 1869, Frederick finally divorced his w...
“Women are human beings as much as men, by nature; and as women, are even more sympathetic with human processes. To develop human life in its true powers we need fully equal citizenship for women.” American social activist and writer, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, stated these words. She examined the roles of women in today's society. To further her ideas and theories she published many nonfiction books, feminist novels, and short stories.
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, on July 3, 1860, to Frederick Beecher Perkins, a famous magazine editor and librarian, and his wife, Mary Fitch Perkins. Gilman’s father often left the family for long periods of time during her childhood. Although, occasionally he sent her educational books to read.
In 1869, Frederick finally divorced his w...
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