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International Affairs, History, & Political Science. Published Date - Monday, 09 January 2023.MIT Press Direct is a distinctive collection of influential MIT Press books curated for scholars and libraries worldwide. Mill's arguments continue to be influential to this day, and the essay remains a key text in the history of feminist thought. "The Subjection of Women" was a groundbreaking work in its time and helped to lay the groundwork for the feminist movement. He contends that by removing legal and social barriers to gender equality, society can create a more just and harmonious social order. Mill also argues that the subjugation of women is not a natural or inevitable state of affairs but is instead a result of historical and cultural factors. He argues that these societal restrictions prevent women from fulfilling their potential and living full, autonomous lives. In the essay, Mill examines the various ways in which women are subjugated, including their lack of legal rights, their exclusion from education and professional opportunities, and their relegation to the domestic sphere. Mill argues that the subjugation of women is not only morally wrong but also results in negative consequences for both men and women.
The essay is a critique of the social and legal status of women in Victorian England and argues for gender equality.
"The Subjection of Women" is an essay written by John Stuart Mill in 1869.