Reclaiming a Conversation: The Ideal of Educated Woman by Jane Roland Martin (En

Description: Reclaiming a Conversation by Jane Roland Martin Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description An erudite analysis, comparison and critique of five theoretical systems of female education from Plato to the early 20th century. The author ultimately synthesizes the various theories into her own recommendations for an education that satisfies the needs of both men and women. Todays educators follow Platos system of identical, "gender-blind" coeducation as outlined in his Republic. But, as Martin points out, the male/female rulers-to-be in Platos ideal state lived in a world without marriage, homes, families. Children were reared by nurses. The governing class was not to be distracted by domestic details. Thus its educational system gave no heed to the development of nurturing skills or, in Martins words, "the reproductive processes of society." It stressed development of the "productive" abilities required for participation in and leadership of society-at-large. Rousseau, however, believed the family to be the linchpin of a democratic society. In Emile (1762), the young boy is educated to be a self-sufficient member of society. The wife, however, is trained solely to please, obey and rear children. Her "gender-bound" education stresses only the reproductive process. Mary Woolstonecraft (A Vindication of the Rights of Women) later challenged Rousseau, claiming that a woman so educated would be too superficial even to make a fit wife or mother. She called for an intensive education for women, even though they would end up in domesticity anyway. Catharine Beechers A Treatise on Domestic Economy (1842) called for raising the status of motherhood and wifehood through an education that would have turned out professionals in the domestic arts - home economics majors, in other words. In a radical departure, prefiguring some of the more garish excesses of the womens liberation movement, Charlotte Perkins Gilmans 1915 novel Herland involved an all-female society that reproduces parthogenetically. Biological mothers nurse their daughters, but their upbringing and education is assigned to specialists who allow them to develop naturally in a stimulus-rich environment. They then can decide on the specialties they want to pursue, for careers as well as enjoyment. Martin concludes that there should be an alternative to "gender-bound" or "gender-blind" education: a "gender-sensitive curriculum permeated with "nurturance and connection" along with "todays general curricular goals of rationality and individual autonomy." Ideally it would feature courses such as "Compassion 101a." How is all this to be accomplished? "The details. . .must be worked out, but I can think of few tasks as important or exciting."In sum, a stimulating stew of ideas, but it lacks one essential ingredient - a realistic approach. (Kirkus Reviews) Publisher Description In this book Jane Roland Martin joins in conversation with five philosophers-Plato, Rousseau, Mary Wollstonecraft, Catharine Beecher, and Charlotte Perkins Gilman-about how women should be educated in an ideal society, and she draws out implications for the education of both sexes today."A timely and important contribution both to feminist theory and to the philosophy of education."-Carol Gilligan, Harvard University"Fascinating. . . . The juxtaposition of views, together with Martins critical comparisons, illuminates each account."-Martha Nussbaum, New York Review of Books"Martins careful work shows [that]. . . a serious effort to design ideal education for women makes it necessary also to rethink mens schooling. This is an important book."-Library Journal"Martin has provided a uniquely valuable service to educators."-Sandra Harding, Journal of Education"This is a decidedly intelligent and well-written book."-Margaret Canovan, Times Higher Education Supplement"The book ends with questions rather than answers: how best can each of us reflect all things human in our own lives, and how can education prepare us to do so effectively? The great strength of Martins work is the historical resonance that it gives both to these questions and the understanding of their fundamental importance for men and women alike."-Margaret Rouse Bates, SignsSelected as an American Educational Studies Associations "Critics Choice" book for 1986 Author Biography Martin is Professor Emerita of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts. Details ISBN 0300039999 ISBN-13 9780300039993 Title Reclaiming a Conversation Author Jane Roland Martin Format Paperback Year 1987 Pages 221 Publisher Yale University Press GE_Item_ID:17435178; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. 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