The gendered divide of Victorian education

lnside a Victorian school | Historian Ruth Goodman on lessons and discipline · 13:41 · Video: HistoryExtra · Watch at the source

In short: Historian Ruth Goodman explores how Victorian schooling functioned as a tool for social mobility, revealing the distinct ways classrooms were structured differently for boys and girls.

The video examines the Ragged school movement and its role in providing educational opportunities to those seeking upward mobility. It highlights that the experience of learning was not universal; instead, it varied significantly based on a student's gender.

By looking at these historical structures, viewers can understand how Victorian institutions shaped the social roles of children from different backgrounds.

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