Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- Which of Wollstonecraft's arguments for women's rights do you find the most convincing? Why?
- Do you find Wollstonecraft's writing accessible and easy to understand? Why or why not?
- What does Wollstonecraft think of Jean Jacques Rousseau's opinions on women? What are some of his opinions? Please support your answer with specific evidence from the text.
- Do you find that Wollstonecraft has any prejudices of her own? If so, what are they?
- What is the core of Wollstonecraft's argument for equality between men and women? What power do men and women both possess that makes them equals?
- What are some of the ways that Wollstonecraft thinks we can improve women's place in the world? Please give examples from the text.
- How does Wollstonecraft envision a national public school system in England? How similar or different is it compared to the one we know today?
- What is Wollstonecraft's biggest issue with women in this book? What are some of the major flaws she wants to correct in women through better education?