An Equal Opportunity

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give ladies every opportunity to achieve a higher standard of life.
He concludes that by studying history, learning how to read and write, and
having knowledge of other cultures is vital to molding a well rounded woman.
Wollstonecraft views are also similar to Defoe’s. She believes that because
women lack much of the education men receive, they have a tendency to
become the stereotypical female of that period. If given a chance at an
actual education they will grow as people and learn to rely upon themselves.

Dependence, or rather independence, was a important issue
Wollstonecraft wrote vehemently upon. She stated that “the woman who
strengthens her body and exercises her mind will, by managing her family
and practicing various virtues, become the friend, and not the humble
dependent of her husband...” Defoe also indicates the importance of
singularity and how by expanding beyond one’s limitation self-reliance is
valued over depending on a spouse.
Marriage is an institution, ...

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