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“On the Equality of the Sexes” by Judith Sargent Murray, 1790
This 1790 primary source is an influential essay from a white female writer and intellectual.
Subject
- History
- Social Studies
Language
English — USUpdated
How to Cite This Handout
Facing History & Ourselves, ““On the Equality of the Sexes” by Judith Sargent Murray, 1790”, last updated March 21, 2024.
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