The Wretched Other: Mary Leapor's An Essay on Woman

Being a woman in the 21st century is something one can celebrate. Women can go to school, have a career, choose not to be married, and pursue whatever they want in life because they have the right to do so. But to women born in the 18th century, this is not the case. This curated collection featuring Mary Leapor's "An Essay on Woman" will then highlight the societal conditions and injustices faced by 18th century women through analysis and commentary of different works, articles, and media.