Democracy's Angels: The Work of Women Teachers

Kristina R. Llewellyn, 2012

Overview

Following World War II, women teachers filled labor shortages in Canadian schools, often featured in newspapers. These educators were expected to embody "proper" femininity and cultivate a new generation of housewives for a democratic nation. "Democracy's Angels" critically examines the constraints of this vision, which limited women's authority and confined them to teaching a model of citizenship that favored masculinity. The book analyzes how postwar education aimed to produce rational, autonomous citizens, yet excluded women from these qualities, reserving scholarly knowledge and professional autonomy for men.

Who it's for

• Students of Canadian history and education
• Researchers interested in gender studies and social history
• Academics exploring the intersection of gender, education, and democracy

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 216
• Binding: Softcover
• ISBN: 9780773540507
• Publisher: Marston Book Services
• Year: 2012