Bluestocking


The meaning of the word Bluestocking is: an educated, intellectual woman who is interested in books and ideas usually refers to a specific group of women in the 18th century


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Elizabeth was a 18th century bluestocking who was much more interested in books than men.

published by Katheleen on 2021-07-28 07:14:18


Although women of her time were excluded from formal education, the bluestocking could read as well as any man.

published by Robert on 2021-10-31 02:57:26


The bluestocking formed a society for 18th century English ladies who were interested in learning and ideas.

published by Samara on 2021-01-10 05:26:12


During a time women only learned from talking to the educated men in their family, the bluestocking stood out as an educated and intellectual lady.

published by Arnoldo on 2021-01-30 13:58:58


The bluestocking wasn’t formally educated, but her resources and a love for books allowed her to learn as much as a woman could in the 1740s.

published by Jalisa on 2021-09-01 00:30:36


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