Thoughts on Marriage

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This research paper discusses Mary Astell's "Some Reflections Upon Marriage" and the theme of this work, which is the idea that men find entitlement in marriage, while women feel compelled to earn their place within this institution. As this suggests, Astell's take on marriage is oriented toward feminist principles. The writer discusses how Astell addresses mariage and feminism within the context of this provocative essay. This five page paper has three sources in the bibliography.