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The State of Gender Equality in Europe 1648-1948
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"Bathing Bathsheba" by Artemisia Gentileschi
"Bathing Bathsheba" is a baroque oil painting depicting Bathsheba bathing, while being watched by King David who is outside of the scene. "Bathing Bathsheba" was realised by the feminist painter, Artemisia Gentileschi. It was finished in 1650, while Gentileschi was in Naples, Italy. "Bathing Bathsheba," demonstrates early feminist sentiments of time wherein women were subject to clear gender inequalities. -
"Emile or on Education" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
"Emile" is a treatise on education, containing arguments against gender equality. It was published by the Englightenment Philosopher Rousseau in May 1762. Emile was published while Rousseau was living in Geneva, Switzerland after Returning for Paris, France. It is significant as it acts as an opposition to gender equality and contrasts the progressive thinking of the majority of Englightenment philosphers, in regards to gender equality -
"Account" by Eliza Marshall - Factory act of 1833
This is an auto-biographical account given by Eliza Marshall who worked in a cotton Mill in Leeds, England. It is signficant as it demonstrates The consequences of the factory act of 1833 which had a great effect on gender equality. Eliza Marshall accounts her suffering due to long hours of work, malnurishment and poor conditions. However, the source also represnts a removal of women from domestic duties which some may argue is positive in the pursuit of gender equality. -
Speech Given By Emmeline Pankhurst In court
This speech was given by British women's rights activist and leader of the suffragette movement, Emmeline Pankhurst. It was given during her court date on the 21st of october 1908, for attempting to enter parliament as a means of protesting. This took place in London,England. It is significant as it demonstrates the passion of the suffragettes, their militant tactics and offers insight into feminist movements attempting to gain suffrage. -
Leon Trotsky's "The Revolution Betrayed" excerpt
An excerpt from Trotsky's (ex bolcheviek revolutionary) critique of the Stalinist Soviet Union. It was published on the 4th of August 1936, and written in Norway. However, it was primarily concerned with soviet policies. It is signifcant as trotsky demonstrates the situation of gender equality under communism in the soviet union. He also demonstrates the failure of social reform for women in the soviet union -
International council of Women's 1938 report
A report from the International Council of Women, regarding the effect of economic downturns (great depression) on female employment. Issued by President of the ICW, Baroness Marthe Boel in 1938. The Baroness herself is from Belgium; However, the organisation is international and therefore contains the analysis of many different countries (22) in all, including France, England, Denmark and Ireland. It is signifcant as it demonstrates that Gender equality decreases during economic downturns.
