Definition

Proper noun: * Charlotte Anna Perkins Gilman: A United States feminist, sociologist, and author, active from 1860 to 1935. She is renowned for her influential works of fiction and non-fiction that critically analyzed the social and economic roles of women.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The short story "The Yellow Wallpaper" is the most famous work by Charlotte Anna Perkins Gilman.
  • In her book Women and Economics, Charlotte Anna Perkins Gilman argued for women's financial independence.
  • Scholars study the writings of Charlotte Anna Perkins Gilman to understand early feminist thought.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used as a definitive reference to a key figure in first-wave feminism and American literary history.
  • The professor's lecture on 19th-century feminism focused heavily on the contributions of Charlotte Anna Perkins Gilman.

Variants and Related Words

• Gilman, Charlotte Perkins: A common shortened or alternative form of her name.
  • Charlotte Perkins Gilman's legacy continues to inspire readers.

Synonyms

• Feminist writer
• Social reformer
• Sociologist

Related Phrases

• While not phrasal verbs, her name is intrinsically linked to specific titles and concepts:
  • Author of "The Yellow Wallpaper": This phrase is frequently used to identify her.
  • Proponent of feminist utopianism: Refers to the themes in her novel Herland.

Noun

1. United States feminist (1860-1935)