2006-11-24 06:09:24 · 6 answers · asked by LUCIA B 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
A bluestocking is an old fashioned term for an educated or very studious woman. It was a slightly derogatory term used aminly by men who were probably a little afraid of the woman's intelligence.
I would have no real objection to being called a bluestocking.
the description might have been used to define the fact that academia and glamour ought not to go together; " bluestocking" probably described the type of unglamorous hosiery that clever women were supposed to wear.
2006-11-24 07:09:54 · answer #1 · answered by marie m 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It means you are an intellectual female.
It originated in the early 20th century when women were starting to go to universities. It was a bit derogatory, since education was not seen to be be very feminine
2006-11-24 06:12:17 · answer #2 · answered by Velouria 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sure. It means, generally, someone who believes in educational and social equality for women.
2006-11-24 06:12:31 · answer #3 · answered by lcraesharbor 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i recommend upping the dose of your medication
2006-11-24 06:11:54 · answer #4 · answered by michael b 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can say anything to me as long as you are not an idol worshipping hindu.
can't stand animal worshipping hindus.
2006-11-24 06:12:12 · answer #5 · answered by hindu lover 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Blue stocking means you are old family, like Mayflower type old family. I dunno why blue, but hey that's what it means
2006-11-24 06:13:11 · answer #6 · answered by somebody cares 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋