Amazing Authors: Mary Wollstonecraft
Kandy Crosby-Hastings
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In this one-time class, we will explore the life, history, writing, and legacy of Mary Wollstonecraft.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Mary Wollstonecraft has been called the first feminist. This eighteenth-century woman became a champion of women's rights with her book A Vindication on the Rights of Woman. In this work, she promoted the idea that women are equal to men, are as intelligent as men, and deserve to have an education. In this class, we will discuss the life and legacy of Mary Wollstonecraft. We will discuss her ideas that were so radical in her time. We will also discuss her marriage to William Godwin - a...
Students will demonstrate through discussion their understanding of the role Mary Wollstonecraft played in women's rights and their understanding of her own history and contribution to literature.
I have a master's degree in history and a master's degree in human services counseling through Liberty University.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
I will provide an informal assessment of class participation and understanding of content.Grades Offered
It is recommended students have a copy of A Vindication on the Rights of Woman. This book is in the public domain and can easily be found online. They should also bring paper and a pencil or pen to class to take notes.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Mary Wollstonecraft has been called the first feminist because of her work A Vindication on the Rights of Woman. We will discuss her marriage to William Godwin and her death due to puerperal fever upon the birth of her daughter, Mary Shelley.
We will refer to Wollstonecraft's A Vindication on the Rights of Woman throughout this class.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(164)
My name is Kandy Crosby-Hastings. I teach history, classic literature, and writing classes. I am a homeschool parent of two sons, who are now teenagers. We have homeschooled for thirteen years. I also have experience working in the public school...
Group Class
$10
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
2-6 learners per class
