Looking Forward: A Treatise On The Status Of Woman And The Origin And Growth Of The Family And The State is a book written by Philip Rappaport and originally published in 1906. The book explores the historical and societal context of the status of women and the development of family and state structures throughout history. Rappaport examines the role of women in different societies, including ancient Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, and the modern era. He discusses the various factors that have impacted the status of women, including religion, politics, and economics. The book also delves into the origin and evolution of family structures, from the earliest human societies to the modern nuclear family. Rappaport explores the different forms of family structures that have existed throughout history, including polygamy and matriarchal societies.Finally, Rappaport discusses the development of the state and its relationship with the family and women's status. He examines the ways in which the state has both supported and oppressed women throughout history, and how the family has been impacted by state policies.Overall, Looking Forward provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical and societal context of women's status and the development of family and state structures. It remains a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in gender studies, sociology, and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.