Harriet Martineau and Anna Julia Cooper: A Dialogue on the Status of Women

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Abstract

The aim of this essay is to underscore how the historical neglect of gender studies by Sociology in the 19th and 20th centuries led to the marginalization of significant figures in this field. However, Harriet Martineau and Anna Julia Cooper provided crucial insights into gender equality and issues related to women's position in society. Through a bibliographic research approach, this study focuses on Martineau's contributions, which delved into the role of gender in domestic work and women's status, and Cooper's emphasis on the importance of political representation for marginalized groups, reinforcing their commitment to gender equality. The essay concludes that it is imperative to acknowledge the legacy of these authors and their contributions to understanding the challenges related to male domination and racism.

Author Biographies

Ian Rebouças de Andrade, UECE - Universidade Estadual do Ceará

PhD student in Sociology in the Postgraduate Program in Sociology at the State University of Ceará (PPGS/UECE); is a CAPES Fellow - Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel; Has a Master's degree in Sociology from the same PPG at the same University (PPGS/UECE/2020); Graduated in Social Communication from UNIFOR - University of Fortaleza (2015); Studying Spanish Literature Degree at UFC - Federal University of Ceará.

Thaís Mendes Magalhães Perez, UECE - Universidade Estadual do Ceará

Thaís Mendes Magalhães Perez has a degree in Social Sciences from the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), a Master's degree in Sociology from the Postgraduate Program in Sociology (PPGS) at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) and substitute professor linked to the State University of Ceará, active in the Social Sciences course at the Faculty of Education of Itapipoca (FACEDI-UECE).

Thayná Holanda Magalhães Diógenes, UECE - Universidade Estadual do Ceará

Master in Sociology from the Postgraduate Program in Sociology at the State University of Ceará (PPGS/UECE); Scholarship from the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES); Graduated in Social Sciences (Bachelor's degree) from the Federal University of Ceará (2020). Researcher at the Nationalities Observatory (ON/UECE) in the research line: Nationalisms and Internationalisms. Bachelor of Laws - Centro Universitário Farias Brito. Research interests: Sociology, Political Sciences, international migration, refugees and human rights.

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2024-09-05

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Vol. 10 No. 2 (2023): Imagens, Conhecimento e Espaços

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Ensaios

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