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Aug 8, 2018 Historians and sociologists explore the Enlightenment period and its influence on women's rights. They discuss the setbacks women faced during the age of revolution and how anatomy was used to justify their exclusion. The limited citizenship rights before the American Revolution are also discussed, as well as the interconnected struggles of racism and sexism.
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Maria Winkelmann's Story
- Maria Winkelmann, an 18th-century German astronomer, made significant contributions to science alongside her husband.
- After his death, she was denied a position at the Berlin Academy due to her gender, despite support from Leibniz.
The Woman Question
- During the Enlightenment, there were debates about extending human rights to women.
- This period saw the rise of the "woman question," which questioned women's place in society.
Historical Views on Women
- Ancient theories, like the theory of humors, viewed women as inferior due to their perceived lack of "essential heat."
- Galen, a Greek physician, believed women's genitalia were simply underdeveloped male genitalia.