Gracie Jeka Aldridge English 102 Mar 14, 2024 History Annotated Bibliography Michaelson, Patricia. “Religion Bases of Eighteenth-Century Feminism: Mary Wollenstonecraft and the Quakers” Gordon and Breach Science Publishers S.A. Vol 22, 1993, pp 281-295 The article “Religion Bases of Eighteenth-Century Feminism: Mary Wollenstonecraft and the Quakers,” is a critical analysis that examines Mary Wollstencrofts “Vindication of the Rights of Women.” This article talks about the hold “Quakerism” had The article went into depth about how Mary's beliefs contradicted those of the Quakers. Explaining quakerism and how it influenced people during that time period, made it clear to the reader how sexist, and close minded people were during the 1700’s. It…show more content… This is a solid source as it explains how the customs of quakers clashed with those of the feminists. Richards, Cynthia. A. A. “The Body of Her Work, the Work of Her Body: Accounting for the Life and Death of Mary Wollstonecraft” Eighteenth-Century Fiction 21, no. 4 (Summer 2009) ECF 0840-6286 “The Body of Her Work, the Work of Her Body: Accounting for the Life and Death of Mary Wollstonecraft” is an analytical text that talks about the life and death of Mary Wollstonecraft. The article talks about how Mary died from puerperal fever, a disease only women could have. When Wolstencroft was alive, there was very limited knowledge in the healthcare area. Especially healthcare for women. Some people even believed that Mary died because she “acted out” But, in reality, she spoke her mind instead of being submissive to the biased rules placed upon women. “Wollstonecraft died a death that strongly marked the distinction of the sexes, by pointing out the destiny of women, and the diseases to which they are liable.” (Polwhele) Mary was even blamed for her death; people saying she had it
