Central Ideas In A Vindication Of The Rights Of Women

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Read the excerpt from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. For surely, Sir, you will not assert, that a duty can be binding which is not founded on reason? If indeed this be their destination, arguments may be drawn from reason: and thus augustly supported, the more understanding women acquire, the more they will be attached to their duty—comprehending it—for unless they comprehend it, unless their morals be fixed on the same immutable principle as those of man, no authority can make them discharge it in a virtuous manner. They may be convenient slaves, but slavery will have its constant affect, degrading the master and the abject dependent. How does the idea enhance Wollstonecraft's argument? - by suggesting that women's assigned roles enslave them - by suggesting that women need more hired help - by insisting that men explain women's duties to them - by insisting that women have better morals than men

Read the paragraph. When young people are encouraged to take risks, they build confidence in their own decision-making skills and capabilities. Consider Winston, a ninth grader willing to try out for a varsity sport or a competitive performance band. He risks failure and personal embarrassment, but he learns the try out process. He may also learn his personal strengths and shortcomings. Whether he is met with success or not, the risk-taking experience fosters self-reflection and growth. What central idea is explicitly stated in this paragraph? - young students should compete in varsity athletics - students learn about themselves by taking risks - students benefit from high-level competition - young students are nervous during tryouts

Read the excerpt from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. In this style, argue tyrants of every denomination, from the weak king to the weak father of a family; they are all eager to crush reason; yet always assert that they usurp its throne only to be useful. Do you not act a similar part, when you force all women, by denying them civil and political rights, to remain immured in their families groping in the dark? For surely, Sir, you will not assert, that a duty can be binding which is not founded on reason? Which statement paraphrases Wollstonecraft's argument? - by refusing women rights, men are enslaving women in their current roles - men strive to be kings and fathers because they prefer leadership roles - by ignoring women's demands, men are weakening the family structure - women are toiling in the dark, unaware of new laws that are being considered

Read the excerpt from A Vindication of the Rights of Women. Consider, I address you as a legislator, whether, when men contend for their freedom, and to be allowed to judge for themselves respecting their own happiness, it be not inconsistent and unjust to subjugate women, even though you firmly believe that you are acting in the manner best calculated to promote their happiness? Who made man the exclusive judge, if a woman partake with him of the gift of reason? How does this idea enhance Wollstonecraft's argument? - by praising women serving in leadership roles - by emphasizing the unhappiness of women servants - by criticizing men as intellectually inferior to women - by pointing out the legal injustice in the exclusion of women

Read the paragraph. The Gonzales Family offers an impressive example of environmental consciousness. Family members turn off lights and electronics as they leave their rooms. When the family is gone for the day, the air conditioning is set at a slightly higher temperature to reduce cooling cost. Mr. and Mrs. Gonzales use reusable grocery bags that the family stores in the pantry. A backyard garden provides more than half of the vegetables that the family consumes, and rain barrels are used to irrigate the crops. The topic of the paragraph is... - electricity - conservation - finances - horticulture

Read the excerpt from Women in the Nineteenth Century by Margret Fuller. Yet, then and only then will mankind be ripe for this, one inward and outward freedom for Woman as much as for Man shall acknowledged as a right, not yielded as a concession. As the friend of the negro assumes that one man cannot by right hold another in bondage, so should the friend of Woman assume that Man cannot by right lay even well-meant restrictions on Woman. If the negro be a soul, if the woman be a soul, apparelled in flesh, to one master only are they accountable. How does Fuller develop an argument for women's rights? - by describing the strength of women's friendships - by making reference to a biblical lesson - by insisting that everyone with a soul deserves rights - by explaining the history of slavery

Read the excerpt from A History of Women's Suffrage by Stanton, Anthony, and Gage. It would be nearer the truth to say the [gender] differences indicates different duties in the same sphere, seeing that man and woman were evidently made for each other, and have shown equal capacity in the ordinary range of human duties. In governing nations, leading armies, piloting ships across the sea, rowing life-boats in terrific gales; in art, science, invention, literature, woman has proved herself the complement of man in the world of thought and action. This difference does not compel us to spread our tables with different food for man and woman, nor to provide in our common schools a different course of study for boys and girls. Sex pervades on all nature, yet the male and female tree and vine and shrub rejoice in the same sunshine and shade. The earth and air are free to all the fruits and flowers, yet each absorbs what best ensures its growth. Which statement best summarizes the authors' ideas? - the differences between men and women allow them to balance one another, and they should be considered as equal as they are in nature - there are differences between men and women that should be more considered when determining what boys and girls learn in school - men and women are different, and they perform different duties throughout history, school, and nature - men and women have served different roles in government and society, but women will soon prove their superiority when they have rights

Read the excerpt from A History of Women's Suffrage by Stanton, Anthony, and Gage. Another writer asserts that the tyranny of man over woman has its roots, after all, in his nobler feelings; his love, his chivalry, and his desire to protect women in their barbarous periods of pillage, lust, and war. But where ever the roots may be traced, the results at this hour are equally disastrous to woman. Her best interest and happiness do not seem to have been consulted in the arrangements made for her protection. She has been bought and sold, caressed and crucified at the will and pleasure of her master. But if a chivalrous desire to protect women has always been the mainspring of man's dominion over her, it should have promoted him to place in her hands the same weapons of defense he has found to be most effective against wrong and oppression. Which statement paraphrases the authors' argument? - throughout history, men have strived to protect women through chivalrous action and guardianship - women have always been subservient to men because they have needed protection during war and pillage - men have not been successful protecting women because they have not given women the power to protect themselves - during times of war, men and women rely on one another for defense, and they each have weapons for battle

How can the topic "students and cell phones" be presented as an argument? - recent surveys suggest that over 70 percent of all American students ages 14-17 own a cell phone - students at Omega High School have expressed interest in having access to their phones during school hours - school policies regarding cell-phone usage varies by region and is the source of considerable debate - cell-phone usage should be embraced at public schools as a means of information acquisition

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