“But it will be said that the husband provides for the wife, or in other words, he feeds, clothes and shelters her! I wish I had the power to make every one before me fully realize the degradation contained in that idea.”
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Mistress of herself: speeches and letters of Ernestine L. Rose, early women's rights leader
The book offers a glimpse into the life and thoughts of Ernestine L. Rose, highlighting her contributions to the women's rights movement through her persuasive speeches and personal correspondence. more
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Ernestine Rose
Ernestine Rose was a prominent abolitionist and feminist from Poland. Born on January 13, 1810, in Warsaw, she dedicated her life to the fight against slavery and for women's rights. Rose was a key figure in the abolitionist movement in the United States and Europe, and her efforts contributed significantly to the advancement of these causes. more
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