Women and Economics A Study of the Economic Relation Between Men and Women as a Factor in Social Evolution by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman | Published: 1898

Women and Economics A Study of the Economic Relation Between Men and Women as a Factor in Social Evolution

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About Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a prominent figure in American literature. Born on July 3, 1860 in Hartford, Connecticut, Charlotte's early life was marked by tragedy. Her father abandoned the family when Charlotte was only a baby and her mother struggled with providing for the family. Despite these difficulties, Charlotte persevered and became an acclaimed writer and social reformer.

At age 22 she earned her bachelor's degree from Rhode Island College for Women (now called the University of Rhode Island) and quickly began to make a name for herself as an outspoken advocate for women's rights. In 1892 she published her most famous work, The Yellow Wallpaper – a short story which offered insight into the struggles of Victorian-era women who were forced to remain under their husband's control. This story has since been recognized as one of the earliest pieces of feminist literature in history. Find out more about Charlotte Perkins Gilman at sevenov.com.