| Author |
Neera, 1846-1918 |
| Title |
Le idee di una donna
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| Original Publication |
Italy: Libreria Editrice Nazionale, 1904.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 35.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Il concetto materialista nella felicità -- La donna e la cultura -- Ad una incognita (appendice) -- La parte della donna -- Guerra di sesso -- Per un milione di zeri -- Vecchie zitelle -- Il fanciullo -- La donna scrittrice -- Femminismo storico -- Schiave bianche -- La donna di servizio -- Attività femminile -- Uomini, uomini, donne, donne -- Tutte madri.
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| Credits |
Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Le Idee di una Donna" by Neera is a philosophical treatise on feminism written in the early 20th century. The book explores the roles, values, and missions of women, questioning contemporary feminist movements and advocating for a form of femininity that embraces traditional values. Neera articulates her belief in the intrinsic worth of women and their unique contributions, emphasizing the significance of motherhood and the spiritual essence of femininity. The opening of the book presents Neera's reflections on feminism, inviting readers into a thoughtful discourse about women's identity and societal roles. She begins with a metaphor about water to illustrate the complexity of defining feminism, suggesting that the movement often misses its true ideal by attempting to mimic masculine qualities. The author asserts that women should embrace their natural strengths and missions, rather than compete with men in traditionally male domains. Through her passionate prose, Neera critiques superficial feminist aspirations, advocating instead for a recognition of the deep, nurturing roles women play in society and the need to cultivate their spiritual and moral capacities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
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| Subject |
Feminism -- Italy
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70663 |
| Release Date |
Apr 28, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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