...of individuals ; consequently it should be made to some extent a legislative and national affair. " The progression or emancipation of any class usually,...individuals of that class — and so it must be here. All wqmen should inform themselves of the condition of their sex, and of their own position." Cooper, in...

...charity will not avail to cure the evil. It lies deep; it lies in the subordination of the sex. ... All women should inform themselves of the condition of their sex, and of their own position. An Odious Word to Every Sensible Woman Lydia Maria Child (1801-80) was one of the earliest proponents...

...women to pursue careers as essayists and journalists, not just as poets or novelists. As she noted, "The progression or emancipation of any class usually,...through the efforts of individuals of that class." 2 Martineau wrote on women's issues throughout her career. Her first published articles, "Female Writers...