Women and Feminism in "Utopia"

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This paper reviews Sir Thomas More's "Utopia", first published in 1516, which, through the narration of Raphael Hythloday, More's mysterious traveler, describes a place called Utopia as a pagan communist city-state or polis governed by intellect and rationality. The book addresses such issues as religious pluralism, women's rights, state-sponsored education, colonialism and justified warfare. In particular, through a literature review, it examines More's standing on gender rights and privileges and how More's obvious tolerance for women's rights have influenced the progressive tactics of the feminist in the face of defeating the conservative bias of the modern world.

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"After analyzing the personal and political views contained in Utopia, recent feminist scholars have deciphered More's application of inconsistencies into a progressive statement regarding gender rights and privileges. Upon citing certain resigned attitudes in Utopia pertaining to women's equality, these scholars have come to the conclusion that women must thoroughly be encouraged to arm themselves, become professional and intellectual and chose their own husbands. Also, More's obvious tolerance for women's rights have influenced the progressive tactics of the feminist in the face of defeating the conservative bias of the modern world."

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