A story of transgression in the face of religious ideology, a sexist scientific establishment and political resistance to securing women’s right to vote
Kimberly A. Hamlin Books
Kimberly A. Hamlin crafts compelling narratives about women, gender, science, and medicine in American history. She unearths extraordinary life stories, centering sex and race in women's long struggles for equality and political power. Hamlin's work examines how women leveraged scientific understanding to advance their rights and how societal roles evolved. Her writing offers fresh perspectives on pivotal moments in the pursuit of equality.
Free Thinker
Sex, Suffrage, and the Extraordinary Life of Helen Hamilton Gardener
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Alice Chenoweth, after her affair scandal, reinvented herself as Helen Hamilton Gardener and became a prominent advocate for women's rights. She authored seven books and numerous essays, engaging with influential thinkers of her time. Known for her bold ideas and sharp wit, Gardener challenged societal norms, opposing piety and temperance. Her dedication to the women's suffrage movement in Washington, D.C., was pivotal, with colleagues recognizing her efforts as crucial to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment.