Purchase Of Women, Part 1

Purchase Of Women, Part 1: The Great Economic Blunder is a book written by Elizabeth Blackwell and first published in 1887. The book is a scathing critique of the legal and economic system that allowed men to purchase women for marriage, a practice that was still legal in some parts of the world at the time of the book’s publication.Blackwell argues that the purchase of women is a great economic blunder because it devalues women as human beings and reduces them to mere commodities that can be bought and sold. She also points out the many ways in which this practice harms women, including depriving them of their basic human rights, subjecting them to abuse and exploitation, and preventing them from fully participating in society.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the issue. Blackwell draws on a wide range of sources, including historical records, legal documents, and personal accounts, to paint a vivid picture of the devastating effects of the purchase of women on individuals and society as a whole.Despite its age, Purchase Of Women, Part 1: The Great Economic Blunder remains a powerful and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with readers today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women’s rights and the ongoing struggle for gender equality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.