Feminism Quote by Michael David-Fox
““This link was not coincidental: the movement to create university-level courses for women, still barred from the universities, was an integral part of the “social-pedagogical” movement that intensified in the late nineteenth century to create a “free” (vol’nyi) university outside state control, independent of state subsidies, open to both sexes, and free of restrictions by nationality and estate.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Social History of Education in Russia, Michael David-Fox, 2005
The quote describes a 19th‑century movement to create independent, co‑educational universities free from state control and open to all social groups.
In simple terms: Women and men sought free, non‑state universities in the late 1800s.
Key Takeaway
Support inclusive, autonomous education.
Themes
education
gender equality
social reform
state independence
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
historical
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- historical research
- policy design
- advocacy for open education
Key Concepts
pedagogy
social mobility
civil society
Questions to Reflect On
- How can modern institutions emulate this inclusive model?
- What barriers persist for equal education access?
A Different Perspective
Limited funding and political resistance hindered implementation.
