Graham, Ysenda Maxtone
Terms & Conditions: Life in Girls' Boarding Schools, 1939-1979
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349143064
- author:
- Graham, Ysenda Maxtone
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Little, Brown Book Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.9 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Historical events & topics, Social & cultural history,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ysenda Maxtone Graham's "Terms and Conditions" is a humorous and insightful history of life in British girls' boarding schools between 1939 and 1979. This was a time when education was often seen as a hindrance to a girl's future, rather than a key to her success. As a result, girls were often given limited academic options and were expected to focus on domestic skills. The schools themselves were often eccentric and arbitrary, with some being chosen for reasons that were more related to their location or social status than their academic quality. Graham's book reveals the harsh realities of life in these schools, including the strict rules and poor conditions that many girls endured. However, she also highlights the ways in which some schools provided opportunities for girls to develop their talents and interests. Today, Graham's book offers a unique perspective on a lost era, one that is both humorous and thought-provoking.
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