Women in teacher training colleges, 1900-1960 : a culture of femininity / Elizabeth Edwards.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Edwards, Elizabeth, 1932-

Series:

Women's and gender history.

Women's and gender history

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women teachers--Training of--Great Britain--History--20th century.

Women teachers.

Women teachers--Great Britain--Social conditions--20th century.

Teachers colleges--Great Britain--History--20th century.

Teachers colleges.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (221 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2001.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Women in Teacher Training Colleges, 1900-1960 is an intricate and fascinating investigation of the lives and experiences of women in these important educational institutions of the early twentieth century. The book provides an overview of the historical context of the development of the colleges, using detailed case studies of three colleges: Homerton, Avery Hill and Bishop Otter. Drawing on a wealth of archival material, primary and secondary sources, and on the oral testimonies of former pupils and staff, the book examines the following key themes:*the changing social class

Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of figures; Acknowledgements; Introduction; The historical context; The culture of femininity; The role of woman principal; The staff: academic and cultural enhancement; Sexuality; The last days of the women's college: the 1950's; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [173]-203) and index.

ISBN:

1-134-61001-7

0-203-27934-4

0-203-16502-0

1-280-32588-7

1-134-61002-5

9786610325887

9780203165027

OCLC:

560011711