A Vindication of the Rights of Woman

In this foundational work of feminist philosophy, Mary Wollstonecraft challenges the prevailing notion that women should only receive a domestic education. She argues for women's right to a rational education, emphasizing their vital role in society as educators of children and companions to men. Responding to contemporary theorists, Wollstonecraft critiques sexual double standards and defends women's humanity and rights. While she advocates for equality in certain moral aspects, her views on gender equality remain complex. Initially well-received, the book has since been pivotal in feminist discourse.