Women & Evolutionary Economics - A comparison of Thorstein Veblen's "Theory of the Leisure Class" and Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "Women and Economics" in historical perspective

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Focusing on the intersection of race and gender, this seminar paper examines the works of Thorstein Veblen and Charlotte Perkins Gilman. It analyzes their perspectives within the context of American imperialism, exploring how their ideas reflect societal norms and critiques of the time. The paper, written for a course at Brown University, highlights the implications of their theories on culture and identity, offering insights into the complexities of American civilization in the early 20th century.