Friday's Woman

"Today's link to a site about women is Distinguished Women of Past and Present a site with biographies and links to other information about women from around the world.

This Friday's Woman is Mary Wollstonecraft. This remarkable lady has been called the first feminist. She penned her book "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman" in 1792, long before women had any rights at all. She fought against a "social situation in which some improperly privileged and educated men systematically denied education and autonomy to women." In a period where women were suppose to deny their sexuality, she had relationships with 2 men. She believed that women had a right to education, legal and political roles, as well as sex, affection and esteem and she was willing to defend her believes. In the 200 years since the publication of her book, women around the world are still having to fight for these same rights. We really haven't come very far, have we?" I whisper.

Are you listening?