Concerning Children (eBook)

Exploring 19th Century Child Rearing: An Insightful Analysis of Education, Play, and Emotional Well-being

Charlotte Perkins Gilman (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
281 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766457791-7 (EAN)

Infos

In "Concerning Children," Charlotte Perkins Gilman explores the complexities of childhood and the societal expectations imposed upon children and their mothers during the early 20th century. Through a series of essays, Gilman emphasizes the importance of a nurturing environment for children'Äôs development, advocating for progressive views on parenting that prioritize psychological and emotional well-being. Her literary style is both contemplative and assertive, characterized by a blend of personal anecdotes and sociological analysis that invites readers to reconsider conventional wisdom surrounding child-rearing practices in a rapidly industrializing world. Gilman, a prominent feminist theorist and author of the groundbreaking short story "The Yellow Wallpaper," drew upon her own experiences as a mother and a social reformer in crafting this work. Having faced the constraints of traditional familial roles, she was determined to challenge the prevailing gender norms of her era. Gilman's lifelong commitment to social reform, coupled with her keen awareness of the psychological aspects of motherhood, provides a powerful backdrop for her insights on children and parenting. "Concerning Children" is an essential read for educators, parents, and anyone interested in the evolution of child psychology and social reform. Gilman'Äôs pioneering ideas resonate even today, making this work not only timely but also a critical contribution to our understanding of childhood development and the radical changes necessary in reimagining familial roles.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 26.4.2021
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lernhilfen ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Schlagworte: 19th century education • American Literature • Authors • books • Charlotte Perkins Gilman • child development essays • child rearing • Children's literature • early 20th century literature • Emotional Well-being Children • Feminist literature • feminist parenting views • Fiction • historical childcare practices • Literature • marriage • motherhood in literature • play importance education • progressive child upbringing • psychological insights childhood • social reform advocacy • the family • Women • women's rights literature