Woman’s Education Begins: The Rise of the Women’s Colleges

""Women's Education Begins: The Rise of the Women's Colleges"" by Louise Schutz Boas is a historical account of the development of women's colleges in the United States during the 19th century. The book explores the social and cultural context that led to the creation of these institutions, as well as the challenges and obstacles that women faced in pursuing higher education.Boas examines the founding of the first women's colleges, including Mount Holyoke, Vassar, and Wellesley, and the pioneering women who established these institutions. She also explores the role of women's colleges in shaping women's education and the impact they had on the broader social and political landscape.Throughout the book, Boas highlights the struggles that women faced in gaining access to higher education and the ways in which women's colleges helped to break down barriers and promote gender equality. She also discusses the challenges that women's colleges faced in maintaining their relevance in the face of changing social and cultural norms.Overall, ""Women's Education Begins"" provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the history of women's colleges in the United States and their contribution to the advancement of women's education and empowerment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.