What a Young Woman Ought to Know - Wood-Allen, Mary
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"What a Young Woman Ought to Know" by Mary Wood-Allen offers timeless advice on sexual ethics, hygiene, and self-improvement. Originally intended for young women and teenagers, this book provides guidance on navigating life stages and understanding the importance of sexual health. Delving into topics relevant to family and relationships, as well as love and romance, the author seeks to empower young women with knowledge and promote personal growth. This meticulously prepared print edition makes available a historical text that has resonated with readers seeking practical wisdom and guidance. A…mehr

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"What a Young Woman Ought to Know" by Mary Wood-Allen offers timeless advice on sexual ethics, hygiene, and self-improvement. Originally intended for young women and teenagers, this book provides guidance on navigating life stages and understanding the importance of sexual health. Delving into topics relevant to family and relationships, as well as love and romance, the author seeks to empower young women with knowledge and promote personal growth. This meticulously prepared print edition makes available a historical text that has resonated with readers seeking practical wisdom and guidance. A valuable resource for those interested in understanding the social sciences and the development of sexual ethics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Mary Wood-Allen, M.D. (1841-1908), emerges as a significant figure in the nineteenth-century social purity movement, especially recognized for her contributions to the advancement of women's health education. A physician by trade, she channeled her expertise into the realm of literature, aiming to provide didactic guidance for young females of the era. Her most influential work, 'What a Young Woman Ought to Know', belongs to the 'Self and Sex Series,' which sought to enlighten women on matters of sexuality, reproductive health, and moral conduct, a subject often obscured by the societal norms of her time. Dr. Wood-Allen's approach in the book is emblematic of her broader literary style, which combines medical knowledge with moral instruction, a fusion meant not just to inform but to inculcate values in line with the Victorian ideals of purity and self-control. Her contributions extend beyond just her writings; she served as the National Superintendent of the Purity department of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, reinforcing her commitment to societal reform and the upliftment of women's status. Although her work is very much a product of its time, Dr. Wood-Allen's legacy persists in the foundations she laid for future discourse on women's health and sexuality.