Mothers of Feminism: The Story of Quaker Women in America

by Margaret Hope Bacon

Tracing the roots of feminism in the Quaker tradition from the Reformation to the present, this study explores the Quaker religious practices that shaped the spiritual and social structure of both the Society of Friends and the feminist movement

Genres: History, Feminism, Nonfiction

288 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1986

Reviews

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of names, dates, and places. Mostly informational. It was inspiring to read about the beginnings of voting rights, rights to earnings, etc., for women by Quaker women. They were single and married women of various ages. Many had children and worked with their husbands ho fully supported their efforts to secure such worthy rights. By the 1960s, however, the feminist movement took a turn toward immorality and anti-man attitudes. The original women in the fight would be saddened and appalled at the "rights" that women are fighting for today.

[Leslie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't read much non-fiction, but this history of Quaker women & their involvement in creating the suffragette movement is wonderful! Clear, well-written, and fascinating.