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A Vindication of the Rights of Woman · Theme
Motherhood and Patriotism
How A Vindication of the Rights of Woman develops Motherhood and Patriotism.
Wollstonecraft argues that educated mothers are essential for raising virtuous citizens and fostering patriotism, linking women's rights to the health and progress of the nation.
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Wollstonecraft links proper maternal affection to the duty of raising virtuous citizens, arguing that uneducated women cannot fulfill this role.