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Was George Herbert Mead a Feminist?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 March 2020

Mitchell Aboulafia
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Abstract

George Herbert Mead was a dedicated progressive and internationalist who strove to realize his political convictions through participation in numerous civic organizations in Chicago. These convictions informed and were informed by his approach to philosophy. This article addresses the bonds between Mead's philosophy, social psychology, and his support of women's rights through an analysis of a letter he wrote to his daughter-in-law regarding her plans for a career.

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Research Article
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Hypatia , Volume 8 , Issue 2: Special Issue: Feminism and Pragmatism , Spring 1993 , pp. 145 - 158
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Copyright © 1993 by Hypatia, Inc.

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