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Late 19 th Century Women’s Experiences, Rise of Feminism, & The Jewish Experience

Explore the challenges faced by European women in the late 19th century, from property rights to family law and educational barriers. Discover the rise of feminism and the unique experiences of Jewish women during this era.

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Late 19 th Century Women’s Experiences, Rise of Feminism, & The Jewish Experience

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  1. Late 19th Century Women’s Experiences, Rise of Feminism, & The Jewish Experience

  2. At the middle of the 19th century, virtually all European women faced social and legal disabilities in 3 areas: 1 – property rights 2 – family law 3 – educational barriers By the close of the century there had been some improvement in each area.

  3. I. Property • Married women could not own property, no matter their______________. • Had no independent standing before the ________ • Britain – Married Women’s Property Act allowed • France • Germany

  4. II. Family Law • Legal codes required • Divorces • Children

  5. III. Educational Barriers • Less access than • Limited • Those who “made it”

  6. IV. Generalities • Women continued to earn • Most working women were • Marriage/pregnancy • Employers preferred

  7. V. Women of the Middle Class • Consumerism • “Cult of Domesticity” • Religious Duties • Children

  8. VI. Lower/Working Class Women • If married…. • If single or widowed • Prostitution

  9. VII. Political Feminism • John Stuart Mill founded • Asks: “What are the differences b/t men and women”? 2. Mary Wollstoncraft

  10. VIII. Problems Facing Early Feminists 1. 2. 3. Millicent Fawcett: Peaceful Emmeline Pankhurst: Grew more violent --suffragettes

  11. IX. Jewish Emancipation

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