FAQ About Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
What were Mary Shelley's views on women's rights?
Mary Shelley's views on women's rights were influenced by her mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, a pioneering advocate for gender equality. Shelley believed in the importance of education and independence for women, ideas reflected subtly in her novels, which often portray strong, complex female characters. Despite living in a patriarchal society that restricted women's roles, her works hint at progressive notions regarding female autonomy and capability.
