SOCI 100 Chapter Notes -Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Anna J. Cooper, Harriet Martineau
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Focuses on inequality and conflict between women and men. Linked to feminism (support of social equality for women and men) Makes us aware of places in society where men are in position of power over women: home, workplace, mass media. Makes us aware of the importance of women to the development of sociology: harriet martineau (1802-1876) first female sociologist. Translating the writings of auguste comte from french to english. Argued for laws to protect factory workers. Fought for changes in education policy so women wouldn"t be limited to the household: nellie mcclung (1873-1951) Started school at 10, received a teaching certificate 6 years later. Famous five include women in the definition of person in the bna act. Would allow them to be appointed in the senate. From course reader: women and the birth of sociology. Women were written out (and not invisible ) seen as a presence in the community but then erased from its record.
