The Alternate Sex

The Alternate Sex

Charles Godfrey Leland

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Hutson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
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Psicología
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9781023851251
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'The Alternate Sex: Or, the Female Intellect in Man, and the Masculine in Woman' (1904) explores the then-unconventional notions of gender and intellect. Charles Godfrey Leland delves into the presence of feminine traits in men and masculine traits in women, challenging rigid societal norms. This work examines the psychological and social implications of these ‘alternate’ expressions of sex, offering insights into a more fluid understanding of gender identity and expression. Leland’s observations provide a fascinating glimpse into the changing perspectives on gender roles at the turn of the 20th century, and the ongoing dialogue surrounding gender and identity. It remains a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of gender studies and the early challenges to traditional sex roles.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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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