The Higher Education of Women

""The Higher Education of Women"" is a classic feminist text written by Emily Davies. It was first published in 1866 and is considered to be one of the most influential works on women's education during the Victorian era. The book argues that women should have the same educational opportunities as men and that they should be allowed to attend universities and pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated fields. Davies believed that education was the key to women's empowerment and that it was essential for women to have access to the same knowledge and skills as men in order to achieve equality.In the book, Davies discusses the history of women's education, the barriers that women face in accessing higher education, and the benefits of educating women. She also provides practical advice for women who are seeking to further their education, including tips on how to prepare for university and how to overcome the challenges that they may encounter.Overall, ""The Higher Education of Women"" is a groundbreaking work that played a significant role in the movement for women's rights and paved the way for future generations of women to pursue higher education and professional careers.1866. Emily Davies, British feminist and cofounder of Girton College, Cambridge, was an advocate for obtaining the admission of women to university examinations. Out of this undertaking grew a committee to form a college for women. The college was organized at Hitchin, Hertfordshire and then transferred to Cambridge as Girton College. Davies was mistress of the college and its honorary secretary until 1904. She was closely associated with the English woman-suffrage movement and was active in organizing the first woman-suffrage petition presented to Parliament by John Stuart Mill in 1866. The Higher Education of Women is one of her writings. Contents: Ideals; Things as They Are; Things as They Might Be; Professional and Domestic Life; and Specific Suggestions.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.