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Why Go to College An Address
Why Go to An Address by Alice Freeman Palmer is a compelling speech that explores the importance and value of higher education, particularly for women, in the late 19th century. Delivered to an audience of students and educators, Palmer makes a passionate argument for the transformative power of college education. She highlights how college provides not only academic knowledge but also personal growth, discipline, and opportunities for intellectual and social engagement.
In her address, Palmer addresses the barriers and misconceptions surrounding women’s education at the time, advocating for equal access to higher learning for women. She emphasizes the significance of education in shaping individuals who can contribute meaningfully to society, both in the home and in public life. Palmer encourages young women to pursue higher education, showing that it enriches their lives, broadens their perspectives, and equips them to meet the challenges of the modern world.
In her address, Palmer addresses the barriers and misconceptions surrounding women’s education at the time, advocating for equal access to higher learning for women. She emphasizes the significance of education in shaping individuals who can contribute meaningfully to society, both in the home and in public life. Palmer encourages young women to pursue higher education, showing that it enriches their lives, broadens their perspectives, and equips them to meet the challenges of the modern world.
28 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 27, 2025
About the author
Alice Freeman Palmer
18 books1 followerPresident of Wellesley College, 1882-87. Wife of Harvard philosophy professor George Herbert Palmer.
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