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Adam Smith e le donne: emancipazione, indifferenza o discriminazione?

Translated title of the contribution: [Autom. eng. transl.] Adam Smith and women: emancipation, indifference or discrimination?

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Abstract

[Autom. eng. transl.] This essay analyzes the thinking of Adam Smith, founding father of political economy, accused several times of not having adequately considered the role of women in society. Through an analysis of the main Smithian texts, the author shows how the Scottish philosopher actually dealt with this theme, on the one hand by incorporating some prejudices typical of his time into his vision; on the other hand, describing mechanisms that explain the growing disadvantage of women in the social division of labor and in the distribution of income. Overall, while believing that market society favors a growing emancipation of women, Smith seems inclined to attribute to women a crucial role in the domestic sphere, as the guardian of those feelings of empathy and benevolence that the philosopher places as a foundation. moral education and social life itself.
Translated title of the contribution[Autom. eng. transl.] Adam Smith and women: emancipation, indifference or discrimination?
Original languageItalian
Title of host publicationEconomia al Femminile. Donne, lavoro, impresa in prospettiva storica
Pages43-58
Number of pages16
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Publication series

NameL’ECONOMIA A PIÙ VOCI

Keywords

  • Adam Smith
  • Gender economics

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