Contradictions in women's education : traditionalism, careerism, and community at a single-sex college /
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| Other Authors / Creators: | Yelon, Harriet M. |
| Formato: | Livro |
| Idioma: | English |
| Imprint: | New York : Teachers College Press, [2003] |
| Colecção: | Sociology of education series (New York, N.Y.)
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| Resumo: | Featuring an engaging text, this book provides: - A new look at the old debates about careerism versus a liberal arts education.- New approaches to understanding student retention and college communities.- A framework for understanding how the failure to examine what it means to be woman-centered undermined the college's single-sex mission.- An in-depth look at the differences between sorority members and independent women, testing historical and contemporary beliefs.- A look at how students' academic achievements and career plans are affected by the collegiate culture and the importance placed on campus life.- A multidimensional research study that includes surveys, interviews with students, and archival research. |
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| Descrição Física: | x, 198 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-191) and index. |
| ISBN: | 080774364X 0807743631 |
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