The Young Maiden

The Young Maiden

The appropriate sphere of womanhow ascertained. By considering her Intellectual, Moral, and Physical Constitution; by a view of the Scripture teachings on this point; by a reference to History, observation, and experience. The women of Babylon. Patriotism of Phnician women. Grecians and Romans. Modern Pagan Women. Occupations and Habits of Christian females friendly to improvement. State of Society, especially in this country, favorable. Effect of Chivalry on woman. The division of Duties between the sexes, and their Mutual Influence demand separate spheres. Woman should not engage in severe Physical toil. Miltons opinion. Nor in Political life. Platos theory. Nor in promiscuous public Discussions. Home one part of her sphere. Private Beneficence. The Statue of ivory better than that of brass. Society requires Womans presence. Lord Halifaxs a good view of Female capacities. Before entering on any statement of duties, it is incumbent on us to determine what power there is to perform them. An angels task may not be laid on a mere mortal. It is only where many talents have been given, that great returns can justly be required. Nor should our requisitions fall below the powers of those of whom they are made. We may not claim simply a childs service, where the ability of a giant clearly exists. Achilles would spurn the light offices of Adonis. So will 6that woman, who regards her sex as co-equal in every part of their nature, with the opposite sex, contemn the delicate tasks, usually termed feminine. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 24524
Author: Muzzey, A. B. (Artemas Bowers)
Release Date: Feb 5, 2008
Format: eBook
Language: English