The Man-Made World by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
The Man-Made World, written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman in 1898, is a feminist and sociological treatise that critiques the patriarchal society of her time. The book explores the ways in which women were marginalized and oppressed within the social, political, and economic structures of their day. Through a series of essays and poetry, Gilman argues for the need to challenge these systems and create a more equitable and just society.
By Charlotte Perkins Gilman · First published 1899 · Genre: Non-fiction, Feminist literature, Sociology · 14 chapters · 63,040 words
First lines
Let us begin, inoffensively, with sheep. The sheep is a beast with which / we are all familiar, being much used in religious imagery; the common / stock of painters; a staple article of diet; one of our main sources of / clothing; and an everyday symbol of bashfulness and stupidity.
In some grazing regions the sheep is an object of terror, destroying / grass, bush and forest by omnipresent nibbling; on the great plains, / sheep-keeping frequently results in insanity, owing to the loneliness of / the shepherd, and the monotonous appearance and behavior of the sheep.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Non-fiction, Feminist literature, Sociology, Social criticism, Political Science
- Length: 63,040 words
- Structure: 14 chapters, 757 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Non-fiction — The book is based on reality and describes the world created by men from the view of the author.
- Feminist literature — The book highlights the differences in the lives of men and women and presents a feminist viewpoint.
- Sociology — The book discusses social phenomena, societal human behavior, and patterns of social relationships.
- Social criticism — The author critiques society, specifically the constructed roles of women and men.
Tags
feminism · gender roles · society · patriarchy · women's rights · social critique · utopia · dystopia · industrialization · gender equality · cultural commentary · gender identity
Contents
- AS TO HUMANNESS
- THE MAN-MADE FAMILY
- HEALTH AND BEAUTY
- MEN AND ART
- MASCULINE LITERATURE
- GAMES AND SPORTS
- ETHICS AND RELIGION
- EDUCATION
- "SOCIETY" AND "FASHION"
- LAW AND GOVERNMENT
- CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
- POLITICS AND WARFARE
- INDUSTRY AND ECONOMICS
- A HUMAN WORLD