Contributions of Nonlocal Women Principals in Former British Colonies

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Abstract

The personal narratives of two non-local women, who were principals in Anglican girls high schools in former British colonies, were used to analyze the influence of their personal life experiences and the role of the Anglican Church on the establishment of educational cultures for young women. This paper highlights issues of gender, post-colonialism, and social justice. The paper argues that their Anglican faith gave these women a particular orientation to social justice and enabled them to create school systems and educate young women who made, and continue to make, significant contributions to the development of their countries. This small-scale study provides a unique historical record that can be useful to women educated in such traditions in understanding their educational experiences.

Author

• Joyanne Beverly De Four-Babb, Caribbean Educators' Research Initiative