Yards and Gates: Gender in Harvard and Radcliffe History

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In 1997 Harvard College dedicated a gate into the Old Yard to celebrate the 25th anniversary of housing female students in the dorms. Intended as a symbol of opening, it was once also a reminder of separation. Women have at all times been the most important a part of Harvard, but they’ve ceaselessly functioned “out of doors the gate.” This compelling collection explores the fences, real and symbolic, that overshadow women from institutions–and reveals the importance of having a look at history with gender in mind. From the early days of Radcliffe, probably the most Seven Sisters, to the interaction of teachers and students, to the Harvard community of working people, non-whites, and women, these essays explore aspirations in addition to marginality. They celebrate the resilience of Radcliffe, which has transformed its image, in one generation, from a stepping stone to eventual integration with “the men” to a significant institution focused on women–an end desirable in itself. These are stories about once-locked gates, and those who opened them.
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