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"The programme discusses "the status of women" by examining the provisions made for their education. It shows the limited careers open to middle class women restricted by the convent...ions of a 'leisuired class'. As a parallel to the fictional experience of Jane Eyre, the progranme examines the actual role of governesses and the gradual development of secondary and higher education for women which made possible a greater freedoin of choice for the middle class woman who wanted to work."
"The programme discusses "the status of women" by examining the provisions made for their education. It shows the limited careers open to middle class women restricted by the convent...ions of a 'leisuired class'. As a parallel to the fictional experience of Jane Eyre, the progranme examines the actual role of governesses and the gradual development of secondary and higher education for women which made possible a greater freedoin of choice for the middle class woman who wanted to work."
| Module code and title: | A101, An arts foundation course |
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| Item code: | A101; 27 |
| Recording date: | 1978-08-18 |
| First transmission date: | 29-08-1978 |
| Published: | 1978 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OUDA web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:17:38 |
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| Producer: | Roger Thompson |
| Contributors: | Jenni Calder; Rosalie Crutchley |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Charlotte Bronte; Governesses; Women's Education |
| Master spool number: | TLN33950H386 |
| Production number: | TLN33950H386 |
| Available to public: | no |
