Question

Wollstonecraft devotes the beginning of her introduction to the claim that women have been harmed by —

a. insufficient attention
c. lack of choice in their careers
b. lack of independent spending power
d. a neglected education

Answer 1

Answer: d. a neglected education.

Mary Wollstonecraft is a major figure in the feminist movement of the Western World. In her work "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman," Wollstonecraft begins by discussing women's education. She argues that the education of women has been neglected throughout history, and that this has placed women in a subservient position in comparison to men. She also argues that many negative qualities that are associated with women are due to a lack of education and guidance. These include being vain, caring about appearances and social status or being prone to gossip.

Answer 2

Mary Wollstonecraft marks the beginning of her introduction of her work "A vindication of the rights of Woman" by making the claim that women have been harmed by a neglected education.

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