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A Vindication of the Rights of Woman

Summary:

The book argues for the education of women and their equal treatment as rational beings, suggesting that the lack of education is the source of their subjugation. It critiques the prevailing notion of female virtue, emphasizing that women should be valued for their ability to reason rather than their physical attractiveness or sensibility.

Key points:

1. Education Equality: Wollstonecraft says women need the same education as men to be equal in society and personally.

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