Women And Work: An Essay Treating On The Relation To Health And Physical Development, Of The Higher Education Of Girls, And The Intell

First published in 1888, this groundbreaking essay argues that women’s intellectual development should be seen as an essential component of their overall physical and mental health. Pfeiffer draws on scientific research and personal experience to make the case that women who are intellectually engaged are more likely to be healthy and fulfilled than those who are not. The essay raises important questions about the role of education and gender in society.

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