At the time of the Revolutionary War, less than 40% of white women were literate; the percentage of women of color who were literate was significantly lower. In general, those who had some education were from upper class families who employed tutors. those women (girls) were taught privately with their brothers. Some woman who were educated realized the necessity that all women be given this opportunity. Two women who were clearly advocates of women’s education are profiled in this month’s enewsletter: Emma Willard and Sophia Smith. Both have been inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
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