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I was surprised about the wide variety of aspects in which women were expected to "perfect." Not only did girls need to learn housewifery skills like their mothers did when they were young, this new generation also learned more academic subjects so that they could teach their sons. -Allison Luthern | I was surprised about the wide variety of aspects in which women were expected to "perfect." Not only did girls need to learn housewifery skills like their mothers did when they were young, this new generation also learned more academic subjects so that they could teach their sons. -Allison Luthern | ||
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| + | I think Murray might be justifying women's education in a more subtle manner. Mr. Vigillins views on women's education shows some reluctance along with acceptance. The ''Story of Margaretta'' seems to attempt to gradually change people's minds on women's education than demand equal education. Do you think this would be a more effective approach for the time? -John Rowley | ||
== "On the Importance of the Obstetrick Art" by Catherine Scholten == | == "On the Importance of the Obstetrick Art" by Catherine Scholten == | ||
