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Kleszynski, Margaret A.; And Others – 1994
A study of American history revealed trends linking women's entry into higher education with economic and social factors that have shaped American life. Coeducation began at Oberlin College (Ohio) in 1837 when women were admitted as degree candidates to the same academic courses as men. Industrialization, westward expansion, the growth of public…
Descriptors: Coeducation, Cultural Influences, Economic Factors, Educational History