If all men are born free, how is it that all women are born slaves?

Mary Astell

Some Reflections Upon Marriage

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Topic

Men and women Oppression of women

Author

Mary Astell

Source

Some Reflections Upon Marriage

Medium

Essay

Statement Type

Question

Language

English

Time

1706 1700s 18th century

Occupation

Philosopher Feminist Writer

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Original Citation

Astell, Mary. Reflections Upon Marriage. London: W. Wilkin, 1706.

Current Citation

Astell, Mary. "Some Reflections on Marriage." Astell: Political Writings. Cambridge University Press, 1996.

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