Weiberhaß und Weiberverachtung : Eine Erwiderung auf die in Dr. Otto Weiningers Buche »Geschlecht und Charakter« geäußerten Anschauungen über »Die Frau und ihre Frage«

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meisel-Hess, Grete, 1879-1922

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Weiberhass und Weiberverachtung Eine Erwiderung auf die in Dr. Otto Weiningers Buche »Geschlecht und Charakter« geäusserten Anschauungen über »Die Frau und ihre Frage«

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Weiberhaß und Weiberverachtung" by Grete Meisel-Hess is a polemical critique written in the early 20th century. The work engages in a significant discourse against the antifeminist views expressed by Dr. Otto Weininger in his book "Geschlecht und Charakter", focusing on the broader implications of women's roles and societal perceptions. Meisel-Hess aims to challenge the prevailing misogynistic ideologies of her time, providing a passionate defense of women and their place in society. The opening of the book sets the stage for this critical examination by addressing the author's motivations and the societal context in which these antifeminist views are proliferating. Meisel-Hess critiques the tendency to dismiss feminist discourse as outdated, emphasizing the need for continued resistance against deeply rooted misogyny. She refers to Weininger's arguments as grounded in a misguided perception of gender that lacks a scientific basis and explores the detrimental impact of such views on the understanding of both women and men. Ultimately, this introduction lays the groundwork for a robust discussion on the complexities of gender dynamics and the necessity of acknowledging women's contributions and rights within the evolving societal framework. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file made from scans of public domain material at Austrian Literature Online.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 52.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-03-21