The Blue Stockings Society

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf society
gptkbp:activities literary salons
discussions on philosophy
debates on women's rights
gptkbp:associatedWith the Bluestocking movement
gptkbp:criticism faced opposition from traditionalists
accused of promoting radical ideas
seen as elitist by some contemporaries
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspired future generations of feminists
influenced the portrayal of women in literature
contributed to the rise of women's rights movements in the 20th century
contributed to the dialogue on gender equality
encouraged public discussions on women's issues
encouraged women to pursue education and careers
fostered a community of women intellectuals
inspired literature about women's roles
promoted the idea of women as thinkers and writers
led to the establishment of women's literary societies
shaped perceptions of women's intellectual capabilities
gptkbp:dissolved 1866
gptkbp:foundedIn 1750
gptkbp:historicalSignificance early advocate for women's intellectual engagement
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Blue Stockings Society
gptkbp:influenced the education of women in the 19th century
the literary contributions of women
the social status of women
gptkbp:influencedBy the Enlightenment
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future women's groups
gptkbp:location gptkb:London
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:Hannah_More
gptkb:Mary_Wollstonecraft
gptkb:Elizabeth_Montagu
gptkb:Fanny_Burney
gptkbp:notableEvent publication of essays advocating for women's education
collaboration with other reform societies
first meeting in 1750
involvement in the founding of women's colleges
gptkbp:purpose promote women's education
gptkbp:relatedTo feminism
social reform
women's suffrage