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The theme of education is the strongest link between all of these texts. All of them emphasize the necessity for education in girls and women. Education can solve societal problems and is the path to equality in each text. In "Sultana's Dream," women are allowed to be educated after the queen begins her reign and the education of women is the catalyst for change in their society. Education was not empahisized by the men who came before the queen which ultimately led to the downfall of their patriarchic society. Herland shows that education is a communal and collaborative effort, making education be everyone's job. The people who are the best to educate on certain topics are the ones who pass on their expertise, knowing it will better the next generation. In Iola Leroy the education of mothers is stressed. Many of the societal and situational improvements that happen in the novel are because od access to education. From these texts we can learn that accessible education for everybody is the route to a better society.
12017-04-25T07:22:45-07:00Gabrielle Bordersc7d5d6f1f1e24c4a5dbf90d6d0676416b95b0c32Iola Leroy p.2352In Iola Leroy education is as much a symbol for class status as it is for intelligence. Because Iola is well educated, Dr. Gresham thought it unseemly for her to be among the freed slaves as they were not of the smae class status as her. Iola objects to his suggestion of separation knowing that education should be available to everyone despite class status and race.media/235.jpgplain2017-04-30T14:54:35-07:00Gabrielle Bordersc7d5d6f1f1e24c4a5dbf90d6d0676416b95b0c32
12017-04-25T07:19:11-07:00Gabrielle Bordersc7d5d6f1f1e24c4a5dbf90d6d0676416b95b0c32Iola Leroy p.1462In this quote Iola begins her life as an educator and shows a great deal of empathy and compassion towards her students. Iola knows that these people are worth educating and does not condescend to them in her teaching.media/146.jpgplain2017-04-30T15:00:25-07:00Gabrielle Bordersc7d5d6f1f1e24c4a5dbf90d6d0676416b95b0c32
12017-04-25T10:29:47-07:00Sarah Jackson43ef9ce4fd756e245f7ab199b4369de8818a8778"Sultana's Dream" Education page 117In "Sultana's Dream," Rokeya demonstrates that the imporntance of education in Ladyland, comes from the highest possible source. The queen orders all women to be educated, and her order is the catalyst for change. But more than that, by ending child marriages, women were given the space to recieve an education. They were not required to be at home tending to their husbands and children, but were instead learning to drawn rain from the sky.media/education 1.jpgplain2017-04-30T14:55:27-07:00Sarah Jackson43ef9ce4fd756e245f7ab199b4369de8818a8778
12017-04-30T12:43:30-07:00Sarah Jackson43ef9ce4fd756e245f7ab199b4369de8818a8778"Sultana's Dream" Education page 125Rokeya highlights the differences in these two ladies through this passage. It is made clear that the sultana's lack of comprehension is not as a result of stupidity, but rather a lack of knowledge. Not only does the education of these women allow them to invent incredible technologies, but the lack of an education creates an inpenetrable barrier between these women, thereby claiming that education is the great equalizer.media/Sultana Ed. page 12.jpgplain2017-04-30T15:03:39-07:00Sarah Jackson43ef9ce4fd756e245f7ab199b4369de8818a8778
12017-04-30T12:44:18-07:00Sarah Jackson43ef9ce4fd756e245f7ab199b4369de8818a8778"Sultana's Dream" Education page 172The desire for education and knowledge is clearly put in contrast with military strength and dominance throughout "Sultana's Dream." Physically abilities are not what save the people of pre-Ladyland. The queen emphasizes this idea here by claiming that still with all of their achievements, the women of this country strive for only more knowledge. The build and sustain their power, not through brute force, but continuing education.media/Sultana Ed. page 17.jpgplain2017-04-30T15:11:29-07:00Sarah Jackson43ef9ce4fd756e245f7ab199b4369de8818a8778
12017-04-30T17:27:11-07:00Hanna Preston570c934e72409b624d2132357aa8a83e4a22f067Herland education 1283The education system in Herland is so efficient and successful that all of the inhabitants are well-versed in a vast variety of subjects. It is more than just mere memorization of material, and it surpasses mastery, this education and plethora of knowledge is ingrained in their culture and who they are as people.media/education 128.JPGplain2017-04-30T20:07:41-07:00Hanna Preston570c934e72409b624d2132357aa8a83e4a22f067
12017-04-30T17:26:32-07:00Hanna Preston570c934e72409b624d2132357aa8a83e4a22f067Herland education pg.593The women of Herland regard education as a method to creating equality. Through education and gained knowledge, one can grow in every aspect improving themselves and the world around them.media/education 59.JPGplain2017-04-30T20:00:04-07:00Hanna Preston570c934e72409b624d2132357aa8a83e4a22f067
12017-04-30T17:25:52-07:00Hanna Preston570c934e72409b624d2132357aa8a83e4a22f067Herland education pg.723Motherhood and education are the two most valued concepts and are the framework which Herland is built upon. These two intersect in the aspect that their society places the up-most importance on the education and knowledge that is instilled within their children. As a result they have created a truly advanced, highly educated population that far out ranks traditional modern society.media/EDUCATION 72.JPGplain2017-04-30T19:51:23-07:00Hanna Preston570c934e72409b624d2132357aa8a83e4a22f067
