Thoughts on the Education of Daughters

About “Thoughts on the Education of Daughters”

"Thoughts on the Education of Daughters: With Reflections on Female Conduct, in the More Important Duties of Life" is the first published work by the British feminist Mary Wollstonecraft. It was released in 1787 by her friend Joseph Johnson. The book serves as a conduct guide aimed at the rising British middle class, offering advice on how women should behave and educate their daughters. While the text focuses largely on morality and social manners, it also includes basic guidance on child-rearing, such as caring for infants. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)