Women In Higher Education

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1.

In what era(s) did a passionate religious revival give women more purpose and freedom in participating in activities of established churches?
- A.
  
  1660-1690
- B.
  
  1700-1750
- C.
  
  1800-1830
- D.
  
  1950-2000
Correct Answer(s)
B. 1700-1750
C. 1800-1830

Explanation
The Great Awakening (1700-1750) opened new opportunities for women's involvement in religious activities through established churches. A Second Great Awakening (1800-1830) mimicked this movement and allowed even more involvement of women in church life.

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2.

Which institution of higher education was the first to allow women to attend?
- A.
  
  Litchfield Female Academy
- B.
  
  Troy Female Seminary
- C.
  
  Oberlin College
- D.
  
  Mount Holyoke
Correct Answer
C. Oberlin College

Explanation
Although a few schools for females existed, with Litchfield being one of the first women's academies, Oberlin was the first established college to accept women and black students.

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3.

Much of the schooling available for females throughout the 1800's was to train single women to become

Correct Answer
teachers
teacher

Explanation
With training programs provided by the Board of National Public Education (1847-1857) and the movement of starting kindergarten education (1860-1880), by 1880 women accounted for 80% of elementary school teachers.

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4.

In what period of time did women's enrollment in higher education institutions decrease?
- A.
  
  Early 1900s
- B.
  
  Mid-1900s
- C.
  
  Late 1900s
- D.
  
  Early 2000s
Correct Answer
B. Mid-1900s

Explanation
From 1950-1960, the percentage of women as students, graduates and faculty dipped significantly due to the postwar influx of men entering higher education and the revitalization of the domestic role of women.

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5.

Today, who earns more degrees in the United States?
- A.
  
  Men
- B.
  
  Women
Correct Answer
B. Women

Explanation
According to the Council of Graduate School, for the first time more women than men earned have earned their doctorate degree. Women also earned about two-thirds of the graduate certificates awarded in 2008-09, 60% of the master’s degrees, and 50.4% of the doctorates.

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Women In Higher Education

In what era(s) did a passionate religious revival give women more purpose and freedom in participating in activities of established churches?

Which institution of higher education was the first to allow women to attend?

Much of the schooling available for females throughout the 1800's was to train single women to become

In what period of time did women's enrollment in higher education institutions decrease?

Today, who earns more degrees in the United States?