The Higher Education of Women

The Higher Education of Women is a book written by Emily Davies, a prominent British suffragist and women’s education advocate, in 1866. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of women’s education, the obstacles they faced in accessing higher education, and the benefits of educating women. Davies argues that education is essential for women to achieve equality and contribute to society’s progress. She examines the educational opportunities available to women in various countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, and Germany. The book also discusses the role of women in society and the importance of their participation in political and social issues. The Higher Education of Women is a seminal work in the history of women’s education and played a significant role in shaping the debate on women’s rights in the 19th century. It remains relevant today as a testament to the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the importance of education in achieving it.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.