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Benefits of university education for women, 1887. Artist: George du Maurier
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Benefits of university education for women, 1887. Artist: George du Maurier
Benefits of university education for women, 1887. A young man in a railway carriage offers a graduate of Girton College, Cambridge, some light reading for the journey. She gracefully declines as she has equipped herself with Pascals Pensees. Cartoon from Punch. (London, 8 December 1887)
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1880s Compartment Conversation Conversing Educated Equality George Du George Du Maurier Graduate Journey Maurier Offering Railway Carriage Sexual Equality Traveller Travelling Ann Ronan Pictures
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In this print by George du Maurier, we are transported back to the year 1887, a time when university education for women was still a relatively new concept. The scene takes place inside a railway carriage where a young man is engaged in conversation with a graduate of Girton College, Cambridge. As they travel together, he kindly offers her some light reading material for the journey. However, what strikes us most about this image is the graceful decline from the educated woman. She politely refuses his offer as she has already equipped herself with Pascal's Pensees - an intellectual masterpiece that reflects her thirst for knowledge and desire to engage in meaningful discourse. This cartoon from Punch magazine serves as both satire and celebration of female empowerment during the Victorian era. It highlights how women were breaking societal barriers by pursuing higher education and engaging in intellectual pursuits traditionally reserved for men. The print symbolizes not only the progress made towards sexual equality but also represents the determination of these pioneering women who sought to challenge societal norms through their pursuit of knowledge. It reminds us of the importance of education as an equalizer and catalyst for change throughout history. As we gaze upon this enchanting artwork, we are reminded of Britain's rich educational heritage and its role in shaping gender equality movements worldwide.
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