Repenser le paradigme patriarcal du « sexe faible » avec les sœurs Souslova dans la Russie des années 1860­1900

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In the second half of the 19th century, a dominant patriarchal paradigm driven by a spirit of revolution , anarchy and libertarianism , was rethought and challenged by an increasing number of Russian women rallying to claim their social rights . Fully committed to fighting for “ weaker sex ” rights , the Souslov sisters were among the first of these militants who came to symbolize women ’ s emancipation in Imperial Russia . Innate skills , unwavering motivation and a wealth of intellectual potential led Apollinaria (1839­1918 ) and Nadezhda (1843­1918 ) to empower themselves and women in general through their writing , unconditional love and contributions to science . Known for her relationships with the novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky and the philosopher Vassili Rozanov , Apollinaria expressed her passion through her short stories and personal diary , while her younger sister Nadezhda would become the first woman in Imperial Russia to graduate as a qualified physician . This article explores not only the Souslov sisters ’ social , academic and cultural involvement but also their personal contributions to the feminist movement , as well as their considerable role in reconsidering the dialectic reasoning of male strength and woman weakness.