Education and Women in the Early Modern Hispanic World

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Focusing on the impact of educated women in Spain and New Spain, this study explores the lives and contributions of early modern female advocates for women's education. It highlights well-known figures like Sor Juana and Santa Teresa de Jesús, while also shedding light on lesser-known contemporaries. By utilizing diverse sources, the book examines how these women influenced their society through their writings and actions, emphasizing their role in promoting educational opportunities for women during that era.