Men, Women, and Gods; and Other Lectures
Challenging Gender Norms and Divine Beliefs in Victorian AmericaBy Helen H. Gardener
Length5h 58m
About this audiobook
In "Men, Women, and Gods; and Other Lectures," Helen H. Gardener explores the interplay of gender, belief, and societal constructs through a series of thought-provoking lectures that were delivered during the late 19th century. Gardener employs a compelling literary style characterized by eloquent prose and incisive arguments, challenging conventional views on masculinity, femininity, and religious dogma. The book situates itself within the context of a rapidly changing society, marked by the rise of feminism and scientific inquiry, positioning Gardener as a precursor to modern debates surrounding gender equality and faith. Helen H. Gardener was a prominent American suffragist, journalist, and lecturer, whose own experiences as a woman grappling with societal constraints critically informed her writings. Born in 1853 in Ohio, Gardener's extensive background in social reform and her engagement with contemporary philosophical currents inspired her to challenge the patriarchal norms of her time. Her deep commitment to advocating for women's rights and secularism underscores the significance of her lectures, making this work not merely a collection of arguments but a movement towards liberation for her audience. "Men, Women, and Gods" is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of gender, religion, and societal norms. Gardener'Äôs incisive commentary and compelling narrative arm readers with a greater understanding of the fundamental changes during her era, offering timeless insights into the ongoing struggles for gender equality. This book is invaluable for scholars, feminists, and anyone seeking a deeper comprehension of the sociopolitical dynamics that shape human experience.
Audiobook details
GenrePsychology
Length5 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 4, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION.
31COMPARATIVE STATUS.
2MEN, WOMEN, AND GODS.
32WOMEN AS PERSONS.
3ACCIDENT INSURANCE.
33EDUCATION.
4CHIEFLY WOMEN.
34AS WIVES.
5WHY WOMEN SUPPORT IT.
35NOT WOMAN'S FRIEND.
Show all chaptersShow less
6WHAT IT TEACHES.
36MORALS.*
7THE FRUIT OF THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE.
37APPENDIX
8KNOWLEDGE NOT A CRIME.
38Appendix A.
9AS MUCH INSPIRED AS ANY OF IT.
39Appendix B.
10VICARIOUS ATONEMENT.
40Appendix C.
11FEAR.
41Appendix D.
12BEGINNING TO THINK.
42Appendix E.
13CREEDS.
43Appendix F.
14SELF-CONTROL WHAT WE NEED.
44Appendix G.
15VICARIOUS ATONEMENT NOT A CHRISTIAN INVENTION.
45Appendix H.
16TWIN MONSTERS INHERITED FROM INTELLECTUAL PIGMIES.: They are twin monsters inherited from intellectual pigmies.
46Appendix I.
17GEOGRAPHICAL RELIGION.
47Appendix J.
18REVELATION.
48Appendix K
19EVIDENCE OF FAITH.
49Appendix L.
20DID HE TALK?
50Appendix M.
21WHAT YOU MAY THINK.
51Appendix N.
22INTELLECTUAL GAG-LAW.
52Appendix O.
23THE VICARIOUS THEORY THE CAUSE OF CRIME.
53Appendix P.
24REVISION.
54Appendix Q.
25THE CHURCH'S MONEY-BOX.
55Appendix R.
26SHALL PROGRESS STOP?
56Appendix S.
27HISTORICAL FACTS AND THEOLOGICAL FICTIONS.
57Appendix U.
28CHURCH FICTIONS.
58Appendix V.
29HISTORICAL FACTS.
59ADDRESS TO THE CLERGY AND OTHERS.
30CIVILIZATION.
60LETTER TO THE CLEVELAND CONGRESS OF FREETHINKERS, OCTOBER, 1885.
More from Helen H. Gardener
TerraformPropaganda5h 39m$24 · $0.00
Hour of the HeartIrvin D. Yalom, Benjamin Yalom8h 19m$26 · $0.00
The Thomas Sowell ReaderThomas Sowell14h 51m$25
So You Want to Talk about RaceIjeoma Oluo7h 41m$17
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m$29 · $0.00
Level UpRob Dial7h 42m$26 · $0.00
As a JewSarah Hurwitz8h 36m$26 · $0.00
The North American Indian (Illustrated Edition)Edward S. Curtis, Frederick Webb Hodge6h$2 · $0.00
Burn the HaystackJennie Young, PhD9h 30m$29 · $0.00
Good InsideBecky Kennedy9h 55m$29 · $0.00
Du Bois: EssaysW.E.B. Du Bois6h 23m$1 · $0.00
Valley of the BirdtailAndrew Stobo Sniderman, Douglas Sanderson10h 1m$29 · $0.00
Lies My Therapist Told MeGreg E. Gifford9h 3m$29 · $0.00
Nobody Knows My NameJames Baldwin5h 49m$17
Start Here Start NowLiz Kleinrock4h 20m$20
The Collected Works of Sigmund FreudSigmund Freud112h 54m$2 · $0.00
Man's Search for MeaningViktor E. Frankl5h 44m$20
Abolition. Feminism. Now.Angela Y. Davis, Erica Meiners, Beth Richie, Gina Dent5h 4m$15
Becoming AbolitionistsDerecka Purnell14h 24m$23
Consent Laid BareChanel Contos7h 11m$24 · $0.00
You may also like
1922-2022Carolina Esser, Mhardoqueu G. Lima França6h 20m$12 · $0.00
The Ethics of Urban LeaseholdsJohn Thomas Emmett1h 45m$1 · $0.00
The Greatest Happiness Principle - Utilitarianism, On Liberty & The Subjection of WomenJohn Stuart Mill13h 32m$2 · $0.00
JOHN STUART MILL - Ultimate Collection: Works on Philosophy, Politics & Economy (Including Memoirs & Essays)John Stuart Mill136h 49m$2 · $0.00
QualifiedShari Dunn9h 58m$29 · $0.00
A Room of One's OwnVirginia Woolf5h 16m$2 · $0.00
Common Sense for the Common GoodGary E. Johnson2h 33m$18 · $0.00
Woman in the Nineteenth CenturySarah Margaret Fuller Ossoli11h 56m$1 · $0.00
The Woman MovementEllen Key6h 28m$2 · $0.00
Three Guineas (a book-length essay)Virginia Woolf8h 3m$2 · $0.00
Don't Go to CollegeMichael Robillard, MA, MA, PhD, Timothy Gordon MA, PhL, JD6h 46m$17 · $0.00
A Woman's Philosophy of Woman; or, Woman affranchisedMadame d' Héricourt10h 24m$1 · $0.00
The Case for DemocracyNatan Sharansky8h 16m$17 · $0.00
Psychology of CrowdsGustave le Bon6h 21m$3.50 · $0.00
Feel My Big GuitarUnknown Author7h 26m$25 · $0.00
THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS WITHIN YOULeo Tolstoy21h 27m$1 · $0.00
A Woman's Philosophy of Woman; or, Woman affranchisedMadame d' Héricourt9h 39m$2 · $0.00
Superiority and Subordination as Subject-Matter of SociologyGeorg Simmel3h 14m$1 · $0.00
A Dominie's LogAlexander Sutherland Neill3h 3m$2 · $0.00
Conduct Books and the History of the Ideal WomanTabitha Kenlon10h 18m$20