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Theobald, Marjorie – History of Education, 2000
Explores the Julia Flynn affair that triggered a tumultuous episode in Australian education when in 1929, Flynn was demoted to her position of assistant chief inspector and not confirmed as the chief inspector. Explains that Flynn eventually was appointed as chief inspector in 1936 and served until 1942. (CMK)
Descriptors: Biographies, Educational History, Feminism, Foreign Countries

Watts, Ruth – History of Education, 2000
Discusses the debate on gender and imperialism in India by examining the case of Mary Carpenter, a nineteenth century English educationist and social reformer, in order to provide more information on the debate. Addresses where Carpenter stood in the discourse on imperialism. (CMK)
Descriptors: Biographies, Educational History, Foreign Countries, Gender Issues