Morality of Marriage and Other Essays on the Status and Destiny of Woman
Mona Caird
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Length 8 h 30 min
Chapters 16
First published 1897
In this series of essays, British feminist and novelist Mona Caird discusses marriage customs at various points in history, offers thoughtful and informed criticisms of the state of marriage in the Victorian era, and debunks prevailing sexist beliefs of her time. She advocates for an equal partnership between wives and husbands and calls for the reform of the relations between the sexes, sharing her vision of a future society that affords women greater dignity and freedom. (Summary by Scarbo)
Chapters
1
Introduction Read by SwetaB 31:57
2
1. The Emancipation of the Family. Part 2: The Patria Potestas Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 26:01
3
1. The Emancipation of the Family. Part 3: The End of the Patriarchal System Read by Christine Rottger 22:06
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2. Marriage. Part 1: The Pioneer of Civilisation; Part 2: Marriage Before and After the Reformation Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 1:12:53
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2. Marriage. Part 3: The Lot of Woman Under the Rule of Man Read by SwetaB 11:35
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2. Marriage. Part 4: A Moral Renaissance Read by Christine Rottger 32:19
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3. The Future of the Home Read by Tatiana Chichilla 19:31
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4. The Morality of Marriage. Part 1: Motherhood Under Conditions of Dependence Read by Stephanie M 14:18
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4. The Morality of Marriage. Part 2: Married Life, Present and Future Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 28:38
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4. The Morality of Marriage. Part 3: Children of the Future Read by Christine Rottger 15:54
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5. A Defence of the "Wild Women," Part 1 Read by Christine Rottger 36:55
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5. A Defence of the "Wild Women," Part 2 Read by Christine Rottger 43:16
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6. Phases of Human Development. Part 1: Suppression of Variant Types Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 39:49
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6. Phases of Human Development. Part 2: Sons of Bondswomen Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 22:22
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6. Phases of Human Development. Part 3: The Tyranny of Instinct Read by Rosemary McDonald (1938-2025) 23:40
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6. Phases of Human Development. Part 4: The Human Element in Man Read by Christine Rottger 22:57
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