Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Charlotte Perkins Gilman | |
|---|---|
 Charlotte Perkins Gilman, circa 1900 | |
| Born | 3 July 1860 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | 17 August 1935 (aged 75) Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer, lecturer, social reformer |
Notable work | The Yellow Wallpaper, Women and Economics |
Charlotte Perkins Gilman (July 3, 1860 – August 17, 1935) was a prominent American humanist, novelist, writer of short stories, poetry, and nonfiction, and a lecturer for social reform. She was a utopian feminist during a time when her accomplishments were exceptional for women, and she served as a role model for future generations of feminists because of her unorthodox concepts and lifestyle.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Charlotte Perkins Gilman was born in Hartford, Connecticut, to Mary Perkins (formerly Mary Fitch Westcott) and Frederic Beecher Perkins. Her father abandoned the family when she was a child, leaving them in poverty. Gilman was largely self-educated, reading extensively in her father's library.
Career[edit | edit source]
Gilman began her career as a writer and lecturer, advocating for social reform, particularly in the areas of women's rights and economic independence. Her most famous work, The Yellow Wallpaper, is a semi-autobiographical short story that illustrates the mental and physical health struggles of women in the 19th century. The story is often cited as an important early work of American feminist literature.
In 1898, Gilman published Women and Economics, a groundbreaking book that argued for women's economic independence and critiqued the traditional domestic roles assigned to women. This work established her as a leading intellectual in the feminist movement.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Gilman married artist Charles Walter Stetson in 1884, and they had one daughter, Katharine. The marriage was troubled, and they divorced amicably in 1894. Gilman later married her cousin, Houghton Gilman, in 1900.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Charlotte Perkins Gilman's work has had a lasting impact on feminist thought and literature. Her writings continue to be studied for their insights into the social and economic conditions of women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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