The Education of American Girls

"The Education of American Girls" by Anna C. (Anna Callender) Brackett is a collection of essays discussing the education of girls in the late 1800's. This book argues that the education of American girls should be re-thought and changed by looking at their educational requirements, social roles, and physical well-being, and that the way girls are raised should be moved away from old-fashioned ideas. It is likely that the book tries to make a case for a more inclusive educational system designed just for girls, which would include both mental and physical health. The book starts off by talking about how important it is to educate girls in America, paying attention to the different issues and expectations that they encounter. Brackett makes it clear that talking about girls' education is important and that their abilities and goals should be recognized. At the start, the book seems to look into different sides of education like how important physical shape is, as well as point out the downfalls in education at the time while suggesting changes to help young women grow completely in a fast-changing world.