“Analysis of the requisite education for boys centered on (1) their future role as republican citizens, especially as informed voters, and (2) their role as economic agents, especially as producers. These considerations were not applied in the same way to girls, whose productive role would be limited to the family” (235). Eng, cantio® Wisant Seneca Falls ee nes “three distinct currents held in New of thought regarding the York that education of girls” — discussed emerged in first half of women’s the 19‘ century and political and included conservatives, civil rights. liberals, and radicals. Normal vs. High Schools G Vocational Education — This “%, type of education would aid “O. support and benefit the current social and economic conditions. Girls vocational training was typically in domestic areas and commercial education