MAY NIBJ: North Idaho Alliance Women of Impact: 'E' is for education

Women have persevered to shape society in so many ways, using the most powerful tool available to them — education. In the 1800s, women’s positions and opportunities in education began to increase. The 19th century saw a shift in perspective on women. It opened educational opportunities for females in various education levels, which paved the way for more women to pursue various degrees of education, first as learners and then as educators. Women have surpassed men in the number of bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees conferred annually in the United States.