The Education of American Girls

A collection of essays by American women educators, physicians, and observers examines how girls should be trained intellectually, physically, and morally, and surveys practices at several colleges and seminaries. Contributors discuss physical development and health, the effects of mental growth, comparisons with English and continental methods, parental and societal responsibilities, and practical reports from institutions such as Mount Holyoke, Oberlin, Vassar, and others. The volume balances theoretical arguments with statistical and institutional descriptions, and includes critical responses to contemporary debates about sex and education.