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Subjection of Women

by Mill, John Stuart
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A forceful critique of entrenched gender inequality, The Subjection of Women presents a rigorous argument against the legal and social constraints placed on women in nineteenth-century society. Writing within the context of Victorian liberal thought, John Stuart Mill challenges the assumption that male dominance is natural, exposing it instead as a product of custom and power.

Combining philosophical reasoning with moral urgency, the work explores themes of justice, individual liberty, and the societal costs of denying women equal opportunities. Its clear, systematic argumentation is matched by a passionate call for reform, making it a cornerstone text in the history of feminist thought. This work endures as a compelling examination of equality and the principles that underpin a just society.

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Pub dateApr 14, 2026
ISBN-101397670592
ISBN-139781397670595
LanguageEnglish
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