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In "Thoughts on the Education of Daughters," Mary Wollstonecraft presents a pioneering discourse on the importance of educating young women, advocating for a curriculum that nurtures reason and virtue rather than superficial accomplishments. Written in the late 18th century, this seminal work employs a clear, persuasive style, integrating personal anecdotes and philosophical reasoning. Within the socio-political context of emerging feminist thought, Wollstonecraft challenges the prevailing views of her time, insisting that rigorous education is not only a right for women but essential for the moral and intellectual development necessary for society's progress. Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) was a trailblazing writer, philosopher, and advocate for women's rights whose own experiences as a governess and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated society deeply informed her work. Her exposure to Enlightenment ideals of reason and equality, along with the limitations imposed on women, fueled her passion for reforming education. Wollstonecraft's commitment to social justice and her belief in women's potential as rational beings shaped her arguments in this influential text. "Thoughts on the Education of Daughters" is an essential read for anyone interested in the foundations of feminist thought and education. It remains relevant today, shedding light on the continuing dialogue regarding gender equality and educational reform. Engage with Wollstonecraft's profound insights and discover the enduring significance of her advocacy for women's education.
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Thoughts on the Education of Daughters
Table of Contents
PREFACE.
IN the following pages I have endeavoured to point out some important things with respect to female education. It is true, many treatises have been already written; yet it occurred to me, that much still remained to be said. I shall not swell these sheets by writing apologies for my attempt. I am afraid, indeed, the reflections will, by some, be thought too grave; but I could not make them less so without writing affectedly; yet, though they may be insipid to the gay, others may not think them so; and if they should prove useful to one fellow-creature, and beguile any hours, which sorrow has made heavy, I shall think I have not been employed in vain.
THOUGHTS
ON THE
EDUCATION
OF
DAUGHTERS.
The NURSERY.
AS I conceive it to be the duty of every rational creature to attend to its offspring, I am sorry to observe, that reason and duty together have not so powerful an influence over human conduct, as instinct has in the brute creation. Indolence, and a thoughtless disregard of every thing, except the present indulgence, make many mothers, who may have momentary starts of tenderness, neglect their children. They follow a pleasing impulse, and never reflect that reason should cultivate and govern those instincts which are implanted in us to render the path of duty pleasant—for if they are not governed they will run wild; and strengthen the passions which are ever endeavouring to obtain dominion—I mean vanity and self-love.
The first thing to be attended to, is laying the foundation of a good constitution. The mother (if there are not very weighty reasons to prevent her) ought to suckle her children. Her milk is their proper nutriment, and for some time is quite sufficient. Were a regular mode of suckling adopted, it would be far from being a laborious task. Children, who are left to the care of ignorant nurses, have their stomachs overloaded with improper food, which turns acid, and renders them very uncomfortable. We should be particularly careful to guard them in their infant state from bodily pain; as their minds can then afford them no amusement to alleviate it. The first years of a child's life are frequently made miserable through negligence or ignorance. Their complaints are mostly in their stomach or bowels; and these complaints generally arise from the quality and quantity of their food.
The suckling of a child also excites the warmest glow of tenderness—Its dependant, helpless state produces an affection, which may properly be termed maternal. I have even felt it, when I have seen a mother perform that office; and am of opinion, that maternal tenderness arises quite as much from habit as instinct. It is possible, I am convinced, to acquire the affection of a parent for an adopted child; it is necessary, therefore, for a mother to perform the office of one, in order to produce in herself a rational affection for her offspring.
