Higher Education for Women in Great Britain

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sheavyn, Phoebe

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Higher Education for Women in Great Britain" by Phoebe Sheavyn is a scholarly account written during the early 20th century. The text explores the advancements and challenges in women's education in Great Britain, focusing on the integration of women into universities and their educational opportunities during this transformative period. In the book, Sheavyn outlines the historical context of women's education in Great Britain from its inception in the mid-19th century. She discusses key developments, such as the establishment of women's colleges and the eventual opening of university degrees to women, highlighting the importance of institutions like Girton and Newnham Colleges. Furthermore, Sheavyn examines the various educational pathways available to women, the subjects studied, and the professional careers that have emerged as viable options for women, notably in teaching and medicine. The book serves as both a historical record and a call to continue the advancement of women's education and opportunities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 39.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-01-04