Charlotte Perkins Gilman on Women's Economic Role in Literature
A Le Monde article examines how classic literature portrays women's economic dependence in patriarchal societies, citing Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 1898 assertion that for women, sexual relations are also economic relations. The piece traces female literary destinies from the 18th century to the present.
Key facts
- Charlotte Perkins Gilman is an American essayist.
- Gilman's statement dates to 1898.
- The article covers women's literature from the 18th century to today.
- The source is Le Monde.
- The article was published on July 10, 2026.
- The theme is women's economic and marital fate in classical literature.
- The article references a patriarchal society context.
- The phrase 'mariages d'argent et de raison' appears in the title.
Entities
Artists
- Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Institutions
- Le Monde