At a time when women were barred from clerical roles, middle-class women made use of the informal power structures of Victorian and Edwardian associationalism in order to actively participate as citizens. This investigation of women's part in civic life provides a fresh approach to the 'public sphere', illuminates women as agents of a middle-class identity and develops the notion of a 'feminine public sphere', or the web of associations, institutions and discourses used by disenfranchised middle-class women to express their citizenship. The extent of middle-class women's contribution to civic life is examined through their involvement in reforming and philanthropic associations as well as local government. Making use of a range of previously untapped sources, this fascinating book will appeal in particular to those with an interest in Gender History and Scottish History.
| ISBN: | 9780719079665 |
| Publication date: | 1st November 2009 |
| Author: | Megan K Smitley |
| Publisher: | Manchester University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 178 pages |
| Series: | Gender in History |
| Genres: |
European history Gender studies: women and girls Social and cultural history |
At a time when women were barred from clerical roles, middle-class women made use of the informal power structures of Victorian and Edwardian associationalism in order to actively participate as citizens. This investigation of women's part in civic life provides a fresh approach to the 'public sphere', illuminates women as agents of a middle-class identity and develops the notion of a 'feminine public sphere', or the web of associations, institutions and discourses used by disenfranchised middle-class women to express their citizenship. The extent of middle-class women's contribution to civic life is examined through their involvement in reforming and philanthropic associations as well as local government. Making use of a range of previously untapped sources, this fascinating book will appeal in particular to those with an interest in Gender History and Scottish History.
The Feminine Public Sphere features in the following genres: European history, Gender studies: women and girls, Social and cultural history
The Feminine Public Sphere is available in Hardback
The Feminine Public Sphere was written by Megan K Smitley and published by Manchester University Press
The Feminine Public Sphere has 178 pages
Yes it is part of Gender in History series
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