
Marriage, As It Was, As It Is, and As It Should Be: A Plea for Reform
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- Besant, Annie
1847 - 1933
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In "Marriage, As It Was, As It Is, and As It Should Be: A Plea for Reform" by Annie Besant, a groundbreaking socio-political treatise penned in the late 19th century, readers are immersed in a passionate call for societal change. Besant delves into the archaic marriage laws of the time, highlighting their detrimental effects on women's rights and autonomy. This document presents a compelling argument for the urgent need to reform these laws to establish true equality within the institution of marriage. Ideal for students of gender studies and history enthusiasts, this work sheds light on a pivotal moment in the fight for gender equality.