Wollstonecraft, Kozol, and Woodson

1) Define the phrase "pernicious effects" on the basis of what is stated in the essay.

Wollstonecraft addresses behavior and reputation and how they can undermine a woman's morality. Woman are taught very early to develop artificial behavior and to not exercise their minds. She also states that the discrimination women face is redundant. She argues how women can make their own money and support themselves. 

2) Is it possible to compare women with property on the basis of this essay?

Yes, it is possible to compare women with property on the basis of this essay.

3) Clarify in what way the “unnatural distinctions” affecting women in society cause them to behave as Wollstonecraft says they do. Do you feel it is a genuine cause-and-effect relationship?

Wollstonecraft observed how women were irrational and only concerned themselves with trivial things like fashion. She was extremely critical of the stereotypical femininity of women. She also observed how women manipulated men to their liking and so she referred to them as "capricious tyrants." However, she saw this as an act of poor education and not as the true nature of women. In her view, women do not behave rationally because they are not educated properly. And I also believe it is a genuine cause-and-effect relationship.

4)  Describe Diversity in Schools according to Kozol and what your definition would be.

Kozol believes diversity is over looked and not taught at school. He states how diversity is based on a student's wealth placement and race. My definition of diversity is when people are different based on race, ethics and religion.

5) What does Woodson mean by mis-education?

Mis-education as Woodson describes it is the false teaching of teachers when presenting African American history and when teaching African Americans. He believes they are supplying them with false and inaccurate information.