Mary B. Brown and her school for young girls
When was Mary B. Brown School for Young Ladies founded and how is it still important today?
It was founded in 1859 and historically shows how girls were first educated.
Through a “coordinate” setup in the 1960’s, which schools started letting women attend?
Harvard, Barnard, and Columbia
How did newspapers in early Texas promote and portray women’s education?
They printed lecture ads, displayed events, and featured women’s educators and clubs in columns.
When most girls could not get a real education, what made this school stand out?
It gave girls the opportunity to be educated into important roles, such as businesswomen, teachers, and writers.
What word did educators use when women started appearing in specific career fields?
“Feminized”.
Which Texas newspapers supported women having an education and how?
The Temple Times praised female students as being just as smart as men and The El Paso Daily Times promoted education efforts.
How did Mary B. Brown School for Young Ladies help in changing how society perceives women?
It helped allow opportunities for women to become a part of leadership and professional life.
More women than men studied science in the 19th century. True or False?
True
Why were separate schools made for men and women and what were they called?
To teach “ladylike” subjects apart from men and were referred to as women’s seminaries
What kind of privilege or access did students gain by attending the school?
They were given education and independence that most young women didn’t have.
Which college first allowed women in and when?
Oberlin College in Ohio first enrolled women in 1834.
What massive changes did women’s colleges bring to the educational field?
They made teaching a mostly-female profession
How did society view the school during its time of operating?
It was known as a respected school for wealthy young women in Houston.
How long did women predominantly attend all-female schools and why did some people push for co-ed education instead?
Women stayed well into the 1800’s, but many believe co-ed would help women “civilize” men and better academic outcome.
Which events and terms defined Texas’ early private education for women?
“Seminary” was the first term used, yellow fever disrupted school, and the early curriculum consisted of literature, languages, art, and music.