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Woman, Church & State / The Original Exposé of Male Collaboration Against the Female Sex

By Matilda Joslyn Gage
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The work argues that organized Christian institutions and their legal frameworks systematically curtailed women's freedoms, tracing a historical shift from earlier matriarchal social forms to patriarchal dominance. It surveys religious doctrines, canon law, clerical celibacy, marriage practices, monasticism, and feudal customs to show how ecclesiastical power shaped civil laws and social attitudes that disadvantaged women. Drawing on examples from various ancient and medieval societies, it examines consequences such as limits on inheritance, restricted education and legal rights, and enforced sexual norms. The narrative concludes by linking theological and legal practices to enduring social inequalities and urging reassessment of those human institutions.

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Matilda Joslyn Gage

Matilda Joslyn Gage was a prominent American suffragist, abolitionist, and author, known for her advocacy of women's rights and social justice in the 19th century. She played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement and was a co-founder of the National Woman Suffrage Association. Gage's notable work, "Woman, Church & State: The Original Exposé of Male Collaboration Against the Female Sex," critiques the historical and institutional oppression of women, linking religious and political systems to the subjugation of women. Her writings continue to inspire discussions on gender equality and women's rights.

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