# How does The Subjection of Women develop the theme of Economic and Occupational Inequality?

> The Subjection of Women by John Stuart Mill

## 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

- [iii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_subjection_of_women_se/chapters/iii.md): Mill argues that women are unjustly excluded from lucrative occupations and high social functions, which are monopolized by men.
- [iv](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_subjection_of_women_se/chapters/iv.md): The chapter advocates opening all honourable employments and training to women, arguing that society cannot afford to dispense with half of nature's talent.

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