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The Bluestocking Circle

The Bluestocking circle was more than a women's rights group, a group of women, or a feminist organization. It was more than simply a group of writers; it was more than a philanthropic and/or religious organization... [more]

Defining the term
  • Term Foundation
    The term “bluestocking” is credited to Elizabeth Vesey, one of the hostesses responsible for developing the guest list for some gatherings. [more]
  • Integrating Education
    Bluestocking members highly valued a strong and sensible education – it was perceived as the best possible foundation for a useful and productive member of society. [more]
  • Significance of the Circle
    The Bluestocking circle gained prominence because of the women involved in it, as well as its various philanthropic and promotional activities designed to revolutionize the role and plight of women. [more]
group goals
  • The main goal of the Bluestocking groups was to enact transformations in society to support their own material interests. In this way, it was hard to identify their motives as altruistic;... [more]
activities & works
  • Bluestocking salons were auxiliary to the real lives of the female members. They were active in a variety of philanthropic activities designed to assist the general public. [more]
group meetings
  • Bluestocking meetings met several needs for the group. They functioned as ways to increase and maintain correspondence networks, and provided alternative methods of socialization that did not include cards and alcohol. [more]