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The Sexes in Science and History An inquiry into the dogma of woman's inferiority to man

By Eliza Burt Gamble

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A bold examination of biology and history seeks to right the wrongs of societal judgment, to expose the fallacies, and to elevate the rightful place of women.

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2019-09-01
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"The Sexes in Science and History" by Eliza Burt Gamble aims to challenge the widespread belief that women are inferior to men. The story uses scientific reasoning and historical examples to argue that women’s biological role in reproduction does not make them less developed, but rather more vital. The narrative questions how society and science have historically overlooked women's important contributions and highlights the biases present in evolutionary theories that favor male dominance. Gamble starts on a mission to reshape the understanding of gender by revealing the deep-seated myths surrounding it and offering a new look into women's role in science and history.

About the Author

Eliza Burt Gamble (1841–1920) was an intellectual active in the 19th and early 20th centuries. She was an advocate of the Women's Movement, a mother, a writer, and a teacher from Michigan. Gamble's writings pioneered the use of evolutionary theory as a resource for making claims about women. Her work engaged with Charles Darwin's theory of sexual selection. Her work paid significant attention to the importance of gender in evolution.

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