The Natural Superiority Of Women -

While the book was radical for its time by advocating for equal pay, it also angered some feminists by arguing that women should stay home to raise children. Archived Materials

An early version was published in the Saturday Evening Post , creating significant attention. Another piece, “The Natural Superiority of Women,” appeared in the Ladies' Home Journal in July 1952. The Natural Superiority of Women

He often presented a humorous or provocative argument that men are a form of "incomplete" woman, emphasizing women’s superior health and longer life expectancy. While the book was radical for its time

According to the American Philosophical Society , the Ashley Montagu Papers (Mss.Ms.Coll.109) hold several complete manuscripts of his work, including The Natural Superiority of Women , alongside his correspondence, which may provide further insight into the drafting process. from the original 1952 Ladies' Home Journal article? He often presented a humorous or provocative argument

" The Natural Superiority of Women " is a seminal 1953 book (and earlier 1952 article) written by British-American anthropologist Ashley Montagu. The work argues from a biological and anthropological perspective that women are naturally superior to men. Core Arguments & Themes