The Education of American Girls by Anna C. Brackett
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"The Education of American Girls" by Anna C. Brackett is a series of essays written in the late 19th century. This work explores the educational needs, social roles, and physical health of American girls, advocating for a reformed approach to their upbringing that moves beyond traditional norms. The book likely serves as a call for a more comprehensive and rational educational framework tailored specifically for American girls, addressing both intellectual and physical
development. The opening of the book introduces the pressing issue of girls' education in America, highlighting the unique challenges and societal expectations they face. Brackett emphasizes that the conversation surrounding the education of girls is not merely a topic of interest but a necessary discourse, advocating for recognition of their capabilities and aspirations. The preface and early essays suggest that the book will examine various facets of education, including the importance of physical health, and outline the deficiencies of current practices, pointing toward a need for change that addresses the holistic development of young women in a rapidly evolving society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Brackett, Anna C. (Anna Callender), 1836-1911 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Education of American Girls |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Marcia Brooks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| LoC Class | LC: Education: Special aspects of education |
| Subject | Women -- Education -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23312 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23312-3 |
| Release Date | Nov 3, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 548 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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