Going Coed - Women's Experiences in Formerly Men's Colleges and Universities, 1950-2000 (Paperback)

More than a quarter-century ago, the last great wave of coeducation in the United States resulted in the admission of women to almost all of the remaining men's colleges and universities. In thirteen original essays, Going Coed investigates the reasons behind this important phenomenon, describes how institutions have dealt with the changes, and captures the experiences of women who attended these schools. Informed by a wealth of fresh research, the book is rich in both historical and sociological insights. It begins with two overview chapters - one on the general history of American coeducation, the other on the differing approaches of Catholic and historically black colleges to admitting women students - and then offers case studies that consider the ways in which the problems and promise of coeducation have played out in a wide range of institutions. One essay, for example, examines how two bastions of the Ivy League, Yale and Princeton, influenced the paths taken by less prestigious men's colleges.

General

Imprint:	Vanderbilt University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	July 2004
First published:	July 2004
Editors:	Leslie Miller-Bernal • Susan L. Poulson
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	392
ISBN-13:	978-0-8265-1449-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General
LSN:	0-8265-1449-9
Barcode:	9780826514493

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