Wife and Mother in the Development of Law
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Wife and Mother in the Development of Law is a pioneering feminist sociological study by Marianne Weber that examines how legal systems have historically shaped and constrained the roles and rights of married women and mothers.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Wife and Mother in the Development of Law Context triple: [Marianne Weber, notableWork, Wife and Mother in the Development of Law]
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A Brief Summary, in Plain Language, of the Most Important Laws Concerning Women
"A Brief Summary, in Plain Language, of the Most Important Laws Concerning Women" is a 19th-century feminist legal pamphlet that clearly explains the key British laws affecting women’s rights and status.
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A Treatise on the Family
A Treatise on the Family is an influential economic analysis by Gary Becker that applies microeconomic theory to family behavior, including marriage, fertility, and household decision-making.
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Patriarchy, Property and Death in the Roman Family
"Patriarchy, Property and Death in the Roman Family" is a scholarly work by historian Richard Saller that examines family structure, inheritance, and social power in ancient Rome.
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The Growth of the Law
The Growth of the Law is a seminal legal treatise by Benjamin N. Cardozo that explores how judicial decision-making and evolving social needs shape the development of common law.
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E.
Essays on Divorce and Divorce Legislation
*Essays on Divorce and Divorce Legislation* is a 19th-century scholarly work by theologian and educator Theodore Dwight Woolsey that examines the moral, legal, and social implications of divorce and proposes reforms to contemporary divorce laws.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Wife and Mother in the Development of Law Target entity description: Wife and Mother in the Development of Law is a pioneering feminist sociological study by Marianne Weber that examines how legal systems have historically shaped and constrained the roles and rights of married women and mothers.
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A.
A Brief Summary, in Plain Language, of the Most Important Laws Concerning Women
"A Brief Summary, in Plain Language, of the Most Important Laws Concerning Women" is a 19th-century feminist legal pamphlet that clearly explains the key British laws affecting women’s rights and status.
-
B.
A Treatise on the Family
A Treatise on the Family is an influential economic analysis by Gary Becker that applies microeconomic theory to family behavior, including marriage, fertility, and household decision-making.
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C.
Patriarchy, Property and Death in the Roman Family
"Patriarchy, Property and Death in the Roman Family" is a scholarly work by historian Richard Saller that examines family structure, inheritance, and social power in ancient Rome.
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D.
The Growth of the Law
The Growth of the Law is a seminal legal treatise by Benjamin N. Cardozo that explores how judicial decision-making and evolving social needs shape the development of common law.
-
E.
Essays on Divorce and Divorce Legislation
*Essays on Divorce and Divorce Legislation* is a 19th-century scholarly work by theologian and educator Theodore Dwight Woolsey that examines the moral, legal, and social implications of divorce and proposes reforms to contemporary divorce laws.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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feminist work ⓘ sociological study ⓘ |
| addresses |
legal authority of husbands
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legal subordination of wives ⓘ state regulation of the family ⓘ tension between motherhood and legal autonomy ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
reveal structural inequalities in family law
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show how law shapes women’s social roles ⓘ |
| analyzes |
impact of marriage law on women’s autonomy
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interaction between family structures and law ⓘ legal codification of gender hierarchy ⓘ |
| author | Marianne Weber NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contribution |
early contribution to sociology of the family
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historical documentation of women’s legal status ⓘ pioneering feminist sociological study of law ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| examines |
historical development of law affecting women
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legal regulation of marriage ⓘ legal regulation of motherhood ⓘ patriarchal legal structures ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
constraints on mothers in law
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constraints on wives in law ⓘ economic dependence of wives ⓘ guardianship and custody law ⓘ property rights of women ⓘ rights of married women ⓘ |
| genre |
feminist sociology
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legal sociology ⓘ |
| historicalScope |
modern legal systems
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pre-modern legal systems ⓘ |
| influencedField |
feminist legal theory
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gender studies ⓘ history of women ⓘ sociology of law ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
family law
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gender roles ⓘ legal status of women ⓘ married women ⓘ mothers ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | German ⓘ |
| originalTitle | Ehefrau und Mutter in der Rechtsentwicklung ⓘ |
| perspective | critical of patriarchal legal norms ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
debates on civil equality for women
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women’s rights movement ⓘ |
| theoreticalApproach |
feminist critique of legal institutions
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sociological analysis of law ⓘ |
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