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Mary Darby Robinson
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Profiles in Citizenship: Mary Darby Robinson
SHEA BAKER
Research Question
Research Question
How did Robinson's personal life experiences shape her views on women's rights?
Childhood
EARLY LIFE & MARRIAGE
- Child of separated parents
- Father cheated on mother, did not provide financial support
- Did not have any strong paternal figures
- Many strong female role models
- Father actively tried to prevent her education
Robinson's Marriage
Marriage
- Married Thomas Robinson
- Married due to circumstance
- Lived in prison for periods of time
- Thomas commited adultery numerous times
The Struggling Actress
RISE TO CELEBRITY
- Before Robinson was known for her writing, she tried to become an actress
- Landed a large role which captured the attention of the Prince of Wales
Robinson's Affair
The Prince of Wales
The Affair
- Robinson developed a strong connection with the prince
- “...Robinson’s turbulent emotions – her reservations and regrets in particular – at the expense of her more positive feelings in the company of the Prince” (Civale, 193)
Public Shaming
A Reputation Ruined
Public Response
- Robinson made press headlines for the affair
- Many shaming her sexuality
- Calling her a promiscuous woman, whore, etc.
“Thoughts on the Condition of Women and on the Injustice of Mental Subordination” (1799)
Critiquing the institution of marriage
Ability to pursue personal desires
ROBINSON'S
ACTIVISM
Freedom to emotional expression
Ability to defend themselves
How Robinson Justified Her Arguments
JUSTIFICATION
- Natural law
- it defies “all the laws of nature” (3) for women to be “controuled, perverted, and debased” (4)
- Religion
- women were “ formed by the all wise CREATOR” (4) to be associates of men and need to be treated as such
How did Mary's personal life shape her activism?
HISTORICAL ANALYSIS
-- Struggle to access education as a child ---> Advocacy for education of women
- Poor experiences with marriage ---> Advocacy for increased rights of married women
- Having an affair because she wanted to value her own happiness ---> Advocacy for female emotional expression
- Being publicly shamed ---> Advocacy for the ability for women to defend themselves
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