Woman in the Nineteenth Century

Analyze how Woman in the Nineteenth Century reflects the social, political, and cultural conditions of 19th-century America, particularly regarding women’s roles and rights. How does Fuller critique these norms while navigating the limitations of her time? Use specific examples from the text to support your answer.

Examine Fuller’s argument for gender equality through the lens of human potential. How does she balance the idea of inherent gender differences with her call for equality between men and women? How does her argument uphold and subvert binary understandings of gender?

Analyze the influence of Transcendentalist philosophy on Fuller’s arguments. How does her belief in self-reliance, intellectual growth, and the divine inform her views on women’s rights and societal reform? How does Fuller expand Transcendentalist thought in a feminist light?