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'''Reading through the "Principals of the Academy" and the rules that women would have to follow for the branches of literature, my first question is were the men disciplined in all of these rules?''' Specifically section II where they had to write fair and legible and shape every letter properly and use the points and capitals as needed - were men expected to write that way as well? And in section VIII, they wanted to connect the education with regular instruction in the Christian religion, what would happen if they weren't as accepting of the religion aspect? - Matt | '''Reading through the "Principals of the Academy" and the rules that women would have to follow for the branches of literature, my first question is were the men disciplined in all of these rules?''' Specifically section II where they had to write fair and legible and shape every letter properly and use the points and capitals as needed - were men expected to write that way as well? And in section VIII, they wanted to connect the education with regular instruction in the Christian religion, what would happen if they weren't as accepting of the religion aspect? - Matt | ||
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| + | This essay was really frustrating to read. Both Rush and Thomas Paine advocate expanding opportunities for women (specifically in education), but their reasoning is paternalistic. Rush places women in a supporting role to the men in their lives: they need more education/education that is better suited to their job requirements so they can be better wives, mothers, etc. Paine says women need more rights because they have more problems and are too feeble to handle them without help. This is one step forward and two steps back. - Stefanie | ||
== Taylor & Duffin Report Molly Brant's Opinions and Influence, 1778 Daniel Claus assesses Molly Brant's Influence, 1779 == | == Taylor & Duffin Report Molly Brant's Opinions and Influence, 1778 Daniel Claus assesses Molly Brant's Influence, 1779 == | ||
