Episode 246: Best of Series Are Women Human by Dorothy L. Sayers, Ep. 9
Today\u2019s episode of The Literary Life podcast is one in our \u201cBest of The Literary Life\u201d series. This week\u2019s remix is a conversation from 2019 between Angelina Stanford and Cindy Rollins in which they discuss Dorothy L. Sayers\u2019 essay\xa0\u201cAre Women Human?\u201c\xa0They explore the ideas that Sayers wrestles with in the essay, including: the Victorian view of women, the significance of the industrial revolution, the human need for meaningful occupation, and the early feminist movement and women\u2019s suffrage.
Angelina and Cindy also discuss the history of women\u2019s work inside and outside of the home and how they have been impacted by industry and our production-consumption culture. They take a fascinating look at the effects of the Enlightenment on women in the modern western world, as well as the problem of over-generalization and categorizing people according to classes. Finally, Cindy and Angelina highlight the importance of asking yourself the question: \u201cWho am I supposed to be as a mother and a woman?\u201d
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