Higginson's seminal work argues for the full equality of women, both in society and in the home. Written during a time when women's rights were hotly debated, this book offers a clear and compelling argument for why women deserve the same rights and opportunities as men. This book is as relevant today as it was when it was first published, and is a must-read for anyone interested in issues of gender and equality. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.