Quotes from Ann Braude

Spiritualists saw a direct connection between economic and sexual subjugation. They compared marriage to prostitution because both gave men sexual access to women in exchange for economic support.

Spiritualism developed a fully articulated cosmology that offered an alternative to Protestantism, including a philosophic explanation of the place of spirit manifestations in the structure of the universe.

Spiritualism provided an important audience for radical reform and a source of affirmation for embattled radical leaders. In their zeal for "self-ownership," Spiritualists advocated a broad woman's rights program, combating every disability imposed by church, state, or social convention.