The Subjection of Women · Question
How does The Subjection of Women develop the theme of Economic and Occupational Inequality?
Answer
The Subjection of Women by John Stuart Mill develops Economic and Occupational Inequality across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
The book condemns the exclusion of women from lucrative occupations and public functions, arguing it wastes half of humanity's talent and is both unjust and detrimental to society.
Mill argues that women are unjustly excluded from lucrative occupations and high social functions, which are monopolized by men.
The chapter advocates opening all honourable employments and training to women, arguing that society cannot afford to dispense with half of nature's talent.
Evidence in the book
- Chapter III
Mill argues that women are unjustly excluded from lucrative occupations and high social functions, which are monopolized by men.
- Chapter IV: The Benefits of Equality and the Influence of Women
The chapter advocates opening all honourable employments and training to women, arguing that society cannot afford to dispense with half of nature's talent.
