Literacy, Schooling, and Teaching among New England Women, 1730-1820.

Perlmann, Joel; Siddali, Silvana R.; Whitescarver, Keith

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ERIC Number: EJ556221

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Publication Date: 1997

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Literacy, Schooling, and Teaching among New England Women, 1730-1820.

Perlmann, Joel; Siddali, Silvana R.; Whitescarver, Keith

History of Education Quarterly, v37 n2 p117-39 Sum 1997

Argues that female literacy in 18th-century America was more prevalent than suggested by previous studies. Relying on manuscript censuses and recent studies of deeds suggests that female literacy was almost universal by the 1790s. Explores the institutional opportunities for girls' education in colonial New England. (MJP)

Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Colonial History (United States), Cultural Influences, Educational History, Employed Women, Females, Feminism, Literacy, Occupational Mobility, Regional Characteristics, Social Influences, Teaching (Occupation), United States History, Womens Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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