The Man-Made World
work by Gilman
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"The Man-Made World" is a 1911 work by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, a prominent American feminist and writer. In this book, Gilman distinguishes between the characteristic virtues and vices of men and women, attributing the world's ills to the dominance of men. She argues for a redefinition of domestic and child-care roles as social responsibilities, managed by trained individuals. Gilman's work is part of her broader critique of societal structures and her advocacy for women's economic independence and social equality.1
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